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This bill establishes provisions for medically tailored meals, which are fresh or frozen meals designed by a qualified medical professional for individuals with specific health conditions. A qualified medical professional is defined as someone credentialed to create nutrition care plans. The bill prioritizes the purchase of these meals from nonprofit organizations or small businesses that can provide locally produced, fresh, whole foods or meals prepared from scratch. These vendors must adhere to a client's nutrition care plan, with menus reviewed and approved by a qualified medical professional. The meals themselves must align with evidence-based nutritional guidelines, accommodate dietary needs and preferences, prioritize local ingredients, provide at least 500 calories or meet medically appropriate energy needs, and supply one-third of recommended daily carbohydrate and protein intakes, unless otherwise specified. The legislature finds that these meals improve health outcomes, promote healthier eating habits, reduce environmental impact through local production and delivery, and allow community-based delivery drivers to monitor client well-being.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2211&Year=2025&Initiative=false