Michigan HB4305 seeks to prohibit the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits by requesting a waiver from the USDA.

Michigan HB4305 amends the state's human services law to request a waiver from the USDA to exclude soda from eligible foods under SNAP. If the waiver is granted, the state will prohibit the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits. Soda is defined as any nonalcoholic beverage with natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding those with milk, or over 50% vegetable or fruit juice. The state will request the waiver annually if it is not initially granted.

Michigan HB4305 seeks to prohibit the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits by requesting a waiver from the USDA.

Michigan HB4305 amends the state's human services law to request a waiver from the USDA to exclude soda from eligible foods under SNAP. If the waiver is granted, the state will prohibit the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits. Soda is defined as any nonalcoholic beverage with natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding those with milk, or over 50% vegetable or fruit juice. The state will request the waiver annually if it is not initially granted.