AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.

HB 5223 appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program during fiscal year 2026. The bill directly affects low-income individuals and families by expanding access to fresh, locally grown produce at farmers' markets. It provides specific funding (amount unspecified in the text) to support this program, aiming to increase participation in existing farmers' market nutrition initiatives. The key mechanism is a budget allocation, not new program rules or eligibility changes.