HB 1505

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Agriculture (Isda) Agencies; Family And Social Services Administration (Fssa) Agriculture; Food And Food Processing Alcohol And Tobacco; Generally Health; Prescription Drugs And Medications Social Services; Food Stamps And Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap)

Abstract

Prohibits recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages; (3) carbonated beverages; (4) candy; (5) snack chips; and (6) cookies; with SNAP benefits. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to provide to an individual, at the time the office approves the individual's application to receive SNAP benefits, specified educational materials regarding the effects of diet on an individual's health. Requires the office to apply for a waiver or authorization to implement the prohibition if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required, and allows a delay in implementation until the waiver or authorization is received.