Mississippi HB 230: DHS; direct to reinstate program of providing meals to older individuals in community setting.

Bill Text

H. B. No. 230 *HR26/R1221* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR26/R1221
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ST: DHS; direct to reinstate program of
providing meals to older individuals in
community setting.
To: Public Health and Human
Services
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Scott

HOUSE BILL NO. 230

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO 1
REINSTATE THE PROGRAM OF PROVIDING NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS TO 2
OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The Department of Human Services shall reinstate 5
the program of providing nutritionally balanced meals to older 6
individuals in community settings, such as congregate meal sites 7
within senior centers. 8
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 9
and after July 1, 2026. 10