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ME LD1711
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lucas Lanigan
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AI Summary
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Directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to allow SNAP benefits to be used for purchasing ready-to-cook meals
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Waiver request must be submitted no later than January 1, 2026
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Within 60 days of USDA granting the waiver, the department must amend state rules to permit SNAP purchases of ready-to-cook meals
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Department must notify participating retailers and ready-to-cook meal providers of the rule change
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Rule changes are classified as routine technical rules under Maine law
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits to Be Used to Purchase Ready-to-cook Meals
Temporary Assist To Needy Families
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/14/2025