New Hampshire HB1773 seeks to prohibit the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy with SNAP benefits.

New Hampshire HB1773 amends RSA 167 to require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration project waiver to the USDA, prohibiting SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase sweetened drinks and candy. The waiver request must include implementation methods, an education program for healthy food choices, and an evaluation plan to assess the restriction's impact on nutrition and health outcomes.

New Hampshire HB1773 seeks to prohibit the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy with SNAP benefits.

New Hampshire HB1773 amends RSA 167 to require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration project waiver to the USDA, prohibiting SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase sweetened drinks and candy. The waiver request must include implementation methods, an education program for healthy food choices, and an evaluation plan to assess the restriction's impact on nutrition and health outcomes.