South Dakota HB1056 mandates the Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition.

South Dakota HB1056 requires the Department of Social Services to submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. If approved, the restriction would take effect within six months. The bill defines "soft drink" as a nonalcoholic beverage with natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding milk, milk products, and similar milk alternatives. If the waiver is not approved initially, the Department must continue to request it annually until it is approved.

South Dakota HB1056 mandates the Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition.

South Dakota HB1056 requires the Department of Social Services to submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program. If approved, the restriction would take effect within six months. The bill defines "soft drink" as a nonalcoholic beverage with natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding milk, milk products, and similar milk alternatives. If the waiver is not approved initially, the Department must continue to request it annually until it is approved.