Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act
Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee HB1236, now titled the "Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act," seeks to amend the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by prohibiting the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits. The bill affects SNAP recipients and requires the Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver to implement this restriction, which includes provisions for public health justification, an implementation plan, education outreach, and annual reporting on spending patterns and health outcomes. Key changes in the bill include a revised timeline for implementation from six months to one year after federal approval and updated definitions for "candy" and "soft drink" based on USDA standards.
Tennessee HB1236, now titled the "Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act," seeks to amend the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by prohibiting the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits. The bill affects SNAP recipients and requires the Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver to implement this restriction, which includes provisions for public health justification, an implementation plan, education outreach, and annual reporting on spending patterns and health outcomes. Key changes in the bill include a revised timeline for implementation from six months to one year after federal approval and updated definitions for "candy" and "soft drink" based on USDA standards.
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Zachary, Jason
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 13, 2025
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration