SNAP Restrictions: States Can Ban Purchase of Soft Drinks and Desserts.
This bill grants state governments the option to prohibit the use of food assistance benefits (SNAP) for purchasing soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts. If a state adopts this measure, citizens relying on SNAP will face restrictions on what items they can buy with their benefits, aiming to encourage healthier dietary choices. The implementation of these restrictions is solely at the state's discretion and requires no federal approval.
Key points
States gain the authority to independently restrict the purchase of sweets and sugary drinks using federal SNAP food assistance benefits.
Restrictions cover items such as soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts (cakes, pies, cookies).
States implementing these bans do not require federal approval or special reporting beyond standard program requirements.
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