Minnesota HF3603 directs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to request a federal waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to.

Minnesota HF3603 instructs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to submit a waiver request to the USDA by January 1, 2027, aiming to prohibit the use of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy, energy drinks, and soda. The bill defines candy as products involving sugar or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, caramels, gummies, or hard candies.

Minnesota HF3603 directs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to request a federal waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to.

Minnesota HF3603 instructs the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to submit a waiver request to the USDA by January 1, 2027, aiming to prohibit the use of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy, energy drinks, and soda. The bill defines candy as products involving sugar or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, caramels, gummies, or hard candies.