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This bill expands the definition of "noncitizen legally admitted to the United States" for the purposes of accessing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maine. The bill broadens eligibility to include three specific categories of individuals: those currently engaged in any lawful immigration process, individuals with permanent residence in the United States under color of law (meaning they have a legal right to reside in the country), and people who were eligible for SNAP benefits as of July 3, 2025 but have subsequently become ineligible for federally funded food assistance due to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. By enacting this provision, the bill aims to provide continued food assistance access to a wider range of immigrant and temporarily displaced individuals who might otherwise be excluded from SNAP benefits under current regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2051&snum=132