Ohio SB161 requires the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to seek permission to exclude certain items from the Supplemental Nutrition.

Ohio SB161 mandates the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude specific items from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The items in question include soft drinks, candy, chips, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, and cookies. This bill aims to influence the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP benefits in Ohio.

Ohio SB161 requires the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to seek permission to exclude certain items from the Supplemental Nutrition.

Ohio SB161 mandates the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude specific items from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The items in question include soft drinks, candy, chips, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, and cookies. This bill aims to influence the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP benefits in Ohio.