HB1263

Use of SNAP benefits.

Introduced·1/6/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1263 restricts SNAP benefits from purchasing certain foods, while allowing hot prepared chicken not fried or breaded.

Indiana HB1263 amends the Indiana Code to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing accessory foods, including energy drinks, sweetened beverages, soft drinks, corn or potato chips, and prepared desserts. SNAP recipients are still allowed to use their benefits for hot prepared chicken that is not fried or breaded.

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Where it stands

Current
Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 21

8:30 AM

House Family, Children and Human Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 6

House

Authored by Representative Lauer

Jan 6

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs