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S2892Introduced in the Senate

Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.

Passed

Introduced by Victoria Gu, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM - Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

61

Yes

8

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  10. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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