Tennessee Health SNAP Act
Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee HB1070, titled the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," mandates the state department to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. This bill primarily affects SNAP recipients in Tennessee by potentially limiting the types of food and beverages they can buy with their benefits. Key provisions include the requirement for the state to seek federal approval for these restrictions on eligible purchases.
Tennessee HB1070, titled the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," mandates the state department to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. This bill primarily affects SNAP recipients in Tennessee by potentially limiting the types of food and beverages they can buy with their benefits. Key provisions include the requirement for the state to seek federal approval for these restrictions on eligible purchases.
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