Utah HB0569 amends SNAP rules to define "ultra-processed food" and requires a waiver request to restrict SNAP benefits for soft drinks and.

Utah HB0569 defines "ultra-processed food" and amends the requirement for the Department of Workforce Services to request a federal waiver to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for soft drinks and ultra-processed foods. The bill mandates the department to submit a waiver request by July 1, 2025, including justification, an implementation plan, and a strategy for educating SNAP recipients. If the waiver is approved, the department must implement the restrictions within six months. If denied, the department must resubmit the request annually.

Utah HB0569 amends SNAP rules to define "ultra-processed food" and requires a waiver request to restrict SNAP benefits for soft drinks and.

Utah HB0569 defines "ultra-processed food" and amends the requirement for the Department of Workforce Services to request a federal waiver to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for soft drinks and ultra-processed foods. The bill mandates the department to submit a waiver request by July 1, 2025, including justification, an implementation plan, and a strategy for educating SNAP recipients. If the waiver is approved, the department must implement the restrictions within six months. If denied, the department must resubmit the request annually.