Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 529: Eligibility for SNAP benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 529 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Eligibility for SNAP benefits. Primary sponsor: Stacey Donato (Republican), Greg Walker (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Senator Schmitt added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Eliminates the countable asset limitation for resources with respect to expanded categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Donato | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Greg Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Daryl Schmitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Schmitt added as coauthor
- Senator Donato added as second author
- Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
- Authored by Senator Walker G
- First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services