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MD HB101

MD HB101
Human 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
In Committee
03/26/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
Passed
03/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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