Agriculture - Access to Food (Maryland Food Security, Access, and Equity Act)

Summary

The bill establishes a new Food Security Coordination Office within the Department of Agriculture to oversee statewide food‑access initiatives. It requires the department to set up a rural‑to‑urban produce distribution system, a financing program, and grant opportunities to help farmers, food hubs, and community groups deliver fresh food to neighborhoods facing food insecurity. It also expands the existing Farm‑to‑School program to support school gardens and nutrition education.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Mar 18, 2026

History

1. Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
2. Mar 16, 2026Rereferred to Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
3. Feb 23, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Sponsors

• Metzgar · sponsor

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