H 129
An Act relative to the healthy incentives program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a healthy incentives program in Massachusetts aimed at supporting both SNAP recipients and local farmers. The program intends to encourage the purchase of healthy foods by providing incentives to individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and supporting farmers who provide those foods. It seeks to improve access to fresh, nutritious food within the state’s agricultural system. The bill was referred to the committee on Agriculture and then the committee on House Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Establishes a healthy incentives program.
- Aims to support SNAP recipients in purchasing healthy foods.
- Supports local farmers by incentivizing the production of healthy foods.
- The program will be overseen by the Department of Agricultural Resources.
- The program will prioritize access to fresh produce and other nutritious options.
- The bill directs the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop and implement the program.
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Massachusetts farmers
- The Department of Agricultural Resources
- Consumers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new state-level program focused on food access and agricultural support.
- Links SNAP benefits with local food systems.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
James B. Eldridge
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
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Bill H.129 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the healthy incentives program
By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 129) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to establishing a healthy incentives program for the purpose of ensuring the needs of SNAP recipients and farmers. Agriculture.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. , Hannah Kane Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.129
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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