An Act relative to the healthy incentives program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a ‘healthy incentives program’ aimed at supporting both SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients and local farmers. The program intends to connect SNAP recipients with locally grown produce, potentially through incentives or other mechanisms. It seeks to improve access to fresh, healthy food options while bolstering the agricultural sector within the state. The specific details of how the program would operate are still being developed.
Key provisions
- Establish a healthy incentives program.
- Support SNAP recipients’ access to healthy food.
- Support local farmers.
- Connect SNAP recipients with locally grown produce.
- Potential incentives for purchasing local produce.
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Local farmers
- Massachusetts residents
- The agricultural industry
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
James B. Eldridge
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