Tennessee Health SNAP Act
Amends TCA Title 71.
Tennessee SB1154, titled the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," seeks to align the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with its intended purpose of improving food security and nutrition 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 an implementation plan, education strategy, and annual reporting on spending patterns and health outcomes. Key changes from the original bill include a revised implementation timeline of one year post-authorization and updated definitions for "candy" and "soft drink" in accordance with USDA standards.
Tennessee SB1154, titled the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," seeks to align the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with its intended purpose of improving food security and nutrition 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 an implementation plan, education strategy, and annual reporting on spending patterns and health outcomes. Key changes from the original bill include a revised implementation timeline of one year post-authorization and updated definitions for "candy" and "soft drink" in accordance with USDA standards.
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Crowe, Rusty
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 26, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare