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A 6632

Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for the state's immigrant population

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Gallagher and 5 co-sponsors

Creates a state-funded SNAP for all to provide immigrant residents with additional nutrition benefits, supplementing federal programs and requiring new funding and administration.

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Bill Summary · A 6632

Legislative Summary: Bill A 6632 – “SNAP for all”

Overview

Bill A 6632 proposes to establish a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program named “SNAP for all,” intended to serve the state’s immigrant population. The bill defines the program as a state-funded supplement to access nutrition assistance beyond any existing federal programs and aims to ensure eligible immigrant residents have access to nutrition benefits.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated, state-funded nutrition assistance program targeted specifically at immigrant populations within the state.
  • Provide an additional or alternative source of nutrition benefits beyond federally funded programs, with the goal of improving food security among immigrant families.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Establishment of a new state-funded program named “SNAP for all.”
  • Program designed to serve the state’s immigrant population.
  • The bill outlines the creation and administration of the program within state government, including funding and governance mechanisms to be determined.

Note: Specific details such as eligibility criteria, benefit levels, benefit duration, covered foods, application processes, income thresholds, work or training requirements, funding amounts, and administrative structure are not provided in the available text. Details would be defined in the enacted bill or implementing regulations.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Immigrant residents of the state who meet the program’s eligibility criteria (to be defined in the bill).
  • Potentially impacted households currently eligible for federal SNAP or other nutrition programs, depending on eligibility rules and interactions with existing programs.
  • State agencies responsible for administration and program oversight.

Funding, Administration, and Interactions

  • The program is described as state-funded, implying reliance on general funds or state appropriations rather than federal food assistance funding.
  • Administrative responsibilities would likely fall to designated state departments (consistent with other nutrition programs), with implementation rules issued post-enactment.
  • Interaction with federal SNAP: The summary does not specify whether SNAP for all is additive to federal SNAP benefits, replaces any existing programs, or operates independently. Details would be clarified in the bill’s text and implementing guidelines.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Social Services committee. No further actions or dates provided in the current information.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Fiscal: State-funded nature requires appropriations; costs depend on eligibility, benefit levels, and scale of enrollment.
  • Policy: Establishes a targeted nutrition program for immigrant populations, raising questions about eligibility standards, inclusivity, and coordination with federal nutrition programs.
  • Access and Equity: Could improve food security for immigrant families if designed with accessible application processes and culturally appropriate outreach.
  • Implementation: Success depends on clear statutory language, funding stability, and administrative capacity.

Next Steps (If Enacted)

  • Committee review and public hearings in Social Services.
  • Adoption of program parameters (eligibility, benefits, funding) and related regulations.
  • Governor’s signature or legislative action to enact and fund the program.

If you’d like, I can draft a set of targeted questions to guide committee discussions or a quick comparison with related nutrition programs for context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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