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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to food insecurity and supporting the restaurant industry. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Restaurant Meals Program as part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Massachusetts. Under this program, SNAP households containing elderly, disabled, or homeless individuals can use their SNAP benefits to purchase meals at private restaurants that contract with the Department of Transitional Assistance to offer meals at discounted prices. The bill authorizes the Department to adopt any necessary rules to implement this new program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S98 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S98.pdf |
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