ME LD2122

Establishes an $87 million nonlapsing contingency fund to provide SNAP benefits to recipients if federal funding is interrupted, with a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2025-26

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to operate an electronic system using advanced mathematical methods to detect and correct erroneous SNAP eligibility determinations, reducing error rates before federal funding changes take effect October 1, 2027

Creates a grant program providing $750,000 annually to community-based organizations for SNAP outreach activities, federal funding matches, and hiring outreach coordinators

Appropriates $96,400 annually for a contracted position to manage SNAP outreach activities and assist with error rate reduction efforts

Designated as emergency legislation due to USDA funding structure changes requiring states to pay up to 15% of program costs if eligibility error rates exceed federal thresholds starting in federal fiscal year 2028