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MD SB913

MD SB913
Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Heat and Eat Program and Study on Maryland Energy Assistance Program Eligibility


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
04/07/2021
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
Passed
04/08/2021
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 are 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. The purpose of the Heat and Eat Program is to expand food access to households that are receiving or eligible for SNAP benefits. The bill also requires 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 for certain benefits under state and federal law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 363 (on 05/30/2021)

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