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MD HB101
MD HB101Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Heat and Eat Program and Study on Maryland Energy Assistance Program Eligibility
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/26/2021
03/26/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Passed
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Department of Human Services for the purpose of expanding food access to households that are receiving or eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; requiring the Department to study the feasibility of establishing automatic eligibility and approval for participation in the Maryland Energy Assistance Program for households receiving or eligible to receive certain benefits under State and federal law; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Department of Human Services to expand food access to households receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits. It requires the Department to apply a standard utility allowance when determining SNAP eligibility, and to adopt regulations to verify household eligibility for the Heat and Eat Program. The bill also requires the Department to study the feasibility of automatically enrolling SNAP households in the Maryland Energy Assistance Program to reduce their energy costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 362 (on 05/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0101?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/Chapters_noln/CH_362_hb0101t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0101_fin.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 964660/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0101_96466001.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0101t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0101_app.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0101f.pdf |
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