Tennessee SB1154 aims to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks.

Tennessee SB1154, known as the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," seeks to ensure the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) aligns with its intended purpose of improving food security and nutrition. The bill mandates the Tennessee Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks. The waiver request must include a justification citing public health concerns, SNAP's statutory intent, and cost savings to taxpayers.

Tennessee SB1154 aims to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks.

Tennessee SB1154, known as the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," seeks to ensure the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) aligns with its intended purpose of improving food security and nutrition. The bill mandates the Tennessee Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks. The waiver request must include a justification citing public health concerns, SNAP's statutory intent, and cost savings to taxpayers.