HB 1797 (2026)
Add stricter requirements, data sharing for SNAP verification
This bill is still active.
Makes various changes to restrict SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. For example, this bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to work to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits. The bill also directs DHHS to enter various data-sharing agreements with other state departments and consult federal databases to assess the status of SNAP recipients.
The House amended the bill, removing the restriction on candy and soft drink purchases.
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