Indiana Senate Bill 174

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Pending: Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Access to food program. Establishes the access to nutritious food program (program) under the administration of the Indiana housing and community development authority (IHCDA). Provides that the purpose of the program is to focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition; in food deserts. Defines "food desert". Requires the IHCDA to convene an annual meeting to share best practices and information concerning effective programs and submit an annual report to the lieutenant governor and legislative council.

Access to food program.

Sen. Shelli Yoder [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-09	Senate	First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
2024-01-09	Senate	Authored by Senator Yoder

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/174/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0174/SB0174.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0174/fiscal-notes/SB0174.01.INTR.FN001.pdf