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VA SB1019
VA SB1019WIC applications; DH to provide information to food banks regarding providing assistance.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Passed
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Health; WIC applications; information. Directs the Department of Health to provide information, resources, and education to food banks regarding providing assistance to individuals completing a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) application.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health to provide food banks across Virginia with information, resources, and education about helping individuals complete applications for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). WIC is a federal assistance program that provides nutritional support, food vouchers, and health services to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. By directing the Department of Health to support food banks in this outreach effort, the bill aims to increase awareness and accessibility of the WIC program, potentially helping more eligible families receive critical nutritional assistance. The bill's focus is on enhancing communication and support networks that can help vulnerable populations navigate the WIC application process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0513) (on 03/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1019 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1019/text/CHAP0513 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1019/text/SB1019ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1019) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069715.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1019) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1020878.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1019/text/SB1019 |
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