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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
Dead
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve provides one-time funding to the Christine B. Foundation to support a research project to evaluate the impact of access to medically tailored groceries and dietician counseling on cancer patients and their families.
AI Summary
This bill provides a one-time allocation of $300,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2025-26, specifically to support the Christine B. Foundation's research project. The research aims to evaluate how providing medically tailored groceries (specialized food items designed to meet specific nutritional needs) and dietician counseling might impact cancer patients and their families. By funding this study, the bill seeks to understand the potential health benefits and supportive care strategies for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation, meaning it is a single, non-recurring financial commitment intended to help the foundation conduct its research project. The bill represents an investment in understanding how targeted nutrition and professional dietary guidance could potentially improve outcomes or quality of life for cancer patients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=792&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN079201.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0355&item=1&snum=132 |
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