Alabama HB492 requires the Department of Human Resources to request a waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from purchasing candy, soda, prepared.

Alabama HB492 mandates the Department of Human Resources to request a waiver from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to exclude candy, soda, prepared desserts, and energy drinks from eligible SNAP benefits. If the waiver is approved, the Department of Revenue will coordinate with SNAP-authorized retailers to implement the prohibition. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to provide guidance on SNAP-eligible purchases and to resubmit the waiver request annually if initially denied.

Alabama HB492 requires the Department of Human Resources to request a waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from purchasing candy, soda, prepared.

Alabama HB492 mandates the Department of Human Resources to request a waiver from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to exclude candy, soda, prepared desserts, and energy drinks from eligible SNAP benefits. If the waiver is approved, the Department of Revenue will coordinate with SNAP-authorized retailers to implement the prohibition. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to provide guidance on SNAP-eligible purchases and to resubmit the waiver request annually if initially denied.