Mississippi HB553 seeks to modify SNAP benefits to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks.
Mississippi HB553 directs the Department of Human Services to request a waiver from the USDA to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks. If approved, the Department of Human Services would implement the restriction starting October 1, 2026. The bill defines "candy" and "soft drinks" and mandates annual requests if the initial one is not approved.
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