“For myself and others, this ban has been detrimental to our transition into society. We’ve served our time, we’ve given back to our community in positive ways, and this is one more punishment that we’re going through. Join me in advocating for our state Senators to override the veto on this bill and end the SNAP ban in Nebraska.” – Derrick Martinez, a Nebraska advocate and community member who is banned from SNAP
Last night, Governor Pillen VETOED ✅ LB319, a bill that ends the lifetime SNAP ban for people with drug felony convictions. (Learn more.)
Senators must stand up for Nebraskans who need access to these critical benefits.
As a longtime advocate of ending the SNAP ban, Derrick Martinez said, “Join me in advocating for our state Senators to override the veto on this bill and end the SNAP ban in Nebraska.”
Please contact your senator now and urge them to OVERRIDE this veto:
Now is the time to end this destructive policy!