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MD SB461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cory McCray

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new eligibility requirement for Maryland's Heat and Eat Program: households must now include an elderly or disabled individual to participate
  • Heat and Eat Program operates within SNAP to expand food access by applying a standard utility allowance (minimum $21/year Maryland Energy Assistance Program payment) to shelter deductions
  • Standard utility allowance increases SNAP benefits by reducing countable gross income used in eligibility calculations
  • Department of Human Services must adopt regulations to verify household eligibility under the new requirements
  • Effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Heat and Eat Program - Eligibility

Disabilities

Last Action

Referred Appropriations

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/27/2026
Finance2/2/2026

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