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MD HB1458
MD HB1458State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees - Establishment
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees; providing the purpose of the Program is to expand food access to certain households; requiring the Department of Human Services to administer the Program; establishing that certain individuals under the Program receive a certain supplemental benefit; and requiring the Department of Human Services to adopt certain regulations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees, which aims to expand food access for certain households. The Department of Human Services will administer this program, and eligible individuals, defined as refugees or asylees who meet specific criteria and were previously eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but are no longer, will receive a supplemental benefit. The bill also mandates that the Department of Human Services create regulations to verify household eligibility and implement the program, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Emily Shetty (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Sarah Wolek (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 3/19/2026 ) (on 03/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1458?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1458f.pdf |
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