WA SB5966

Medically tailored meals provided through state programs must, to the extent possible, be supplied by Washington state-based nonprofit organizations

Meal vendors must comply with individual nutrition care plans and have menus reviewed and approved by a qualified medical professional

Meals must align with evidence-based nutritional guidelines, accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and cultural preferences, and prioritize local, whole foods or from-scratch preparation

Each meal must provide at least 500 calories and one-third of recommended dietary reference intakes for carbohydrates and protein as established by the National Academy of Medicine

Requirements apply to both the Department of Social and Health Services (chapter 74.39A RCW) and the Health Care Authority (chapter 74.09 RCW) programs