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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Comprehensive Charitable Food System Coordination Act. Provides that, in administering or appropriating State or State-managed federal grant funds for hunger relief, each State agency must: (1) consult and coordinate with specified actors in the charitable food system; (2) ensure that grant solicitations and funding criteria reflect the interconnected roles of food providers, distributors, producers, facilitators, and data systems; and (3) consider proposals that strengthen coordination, efficiency, resiliency, and equity across the charitable food system. Provides that State agencies are encouraged to establish advisory groups or working groups comprised of actors in the charitable food system. Requires certain reports. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall make grants from the Hunger Relief Fund to food banks and providers (currently, food banks only). Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Comprehensive Charitable Food System Coordination Act, aims to improve how state agencies manage and distribute grant funds for hunger relief by requiring them to coordinate with all participants in the charitable food system, which includes food providers (like food banks and pantries), distributors, producers (like farmers), facilitators (like logistics companies), and data system operators. State agencies must ensure that their grant applications and funding criteria recognize the interconnected roles of these actors and prioritize proposals that enhance coordination, efficiency, resilience, and fairness within the entire network that provides food to those experiencing food insecurity. The bill also encourages state agencies to form advisory groups with these stakeholders and mandates annual reports detailing how these groups were involved and the impact of the grants. Additionally, it amends the Department of Human Services Act to allow the Hunger Relief Fund to provide grants not only to food banks but also to other eligible "providers," defined as public or charitable organizations that directly provide food to needy individuals. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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