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DelawareHJR 2 w/ HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM.

Sponsored By: DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Study on hot meals for SNAP recipients

The law directs Delaware’s health agency (DHSS) to explore joining the federal Restaurant Meals Program under SNAP. The program lets disabled people, those age 60 or older, unhoused people, and their qualifying family members use SNAP to buy hot meals at participating restaurants. This law does not change SNAP purchases yet. DHSS must deliver a final report by September 30, 2025. The report must say whether to join, show the analysis and facts, list how many would qualify by ZIP code, and project the cost. If DHSS recommends joining, it must include a plan and name who will lead it. The report goes to the House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore, with copies to all lawmakers, the Controller General, and the Division of Legislative Services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 4/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/25/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 Unfavorable

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

    4/17/2025House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    4/17/2025House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    4/16/2025House

  8. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    4/15/2025House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    3/6/2025House

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