HB1773

Relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.

Introduced·12/17/25
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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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

OTPA

161 Yea

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173 Nay

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19 Not Voting

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39 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

9:00 AM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

Feb 25

9:30 AM

(CANCELLED) Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Public Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Amendment # 2026-1019h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 207

Mar 11

House

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1019h: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 161-173 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 208

Mar 11

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 210