HB 4121

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 97th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Dhs-Snap Benefits-Banned Drink

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Secretary of Human Services shall seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture no later than December 31, 2012 to allow the State to impose a general ban on the use of SNAP benefits to purchase sugar sweetened beverages. Defines "sugar sweetened beverages" to mean beverages in liquid form and intended for human consumption that contain more than 10 calories per fluid ounce, excluding fruit juices without added sugar, milk products, and milk substitutes. Effective immediately.

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Jan 08, 2013

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 09, 2012

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 06, 2012

House

Assigned to Human Services Committee

Jan 25, 2012

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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