Hawaii HB1747 aims to exclude sugary drinks and candy from foods eligible for purchase with USDA supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Hawaii HB1747 seeks to prohibit the use of USDA supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for purchasing sugary drinks and candy in Hawaii. The bill defines "sugary drink" as any non-alcoholic beverage sweetened with more than ten grams of sugar per serving, excluding beverages with milk, milk products, or over fifty percent vegetable or fruit juice. "Candy" is defined as any confectionery product primarily composed of sugar, sweeteners, or chocolate. The Department of Human Services must request a waiver from the USDA to implement these restrictions.

Hawaii HB1747 aims to exclude sugary drinks and candy from foods eligible for purchase with USDA supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Hawaii HB1747 seeks to prohibit the use of USDA supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for purchasing sugary drinks and candy in Hawaii. The bill defines "sugary drink" as any non-alcoholic beverage sweetened with more than ten grams of sugar per serving, excluding beverages with milk, milk products, or over fifty percent vegetable or fruit juice. "Candy" is defined as any confectionery product primarily composed of sugar, sweeteners, or chocolate. The Department of Human Services must request a waiver from the USDA to implement these restrictions.