Mississippi HB1033 seeks to prohibit the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits.
Mississippi HB1033 directs the Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the USDA to allow the state to prohibit the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill defines soft drinks as carbonated nonalcoholic beverages with high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners, excluding flavored carbonated water and beverages with milk or milk substitutes. Energy drinks are defined as beverages containing stimulants like caffeine and herbal extracts, formulated to enhance energy or alertness.
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