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SB 265 In Committee

AN ACT relating to nourishment and choice in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amend KRS 205.1783 to define terms; require the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude accessory foods such as candy, soft drinks, and specialty coffee drinks from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as SNAP; require the request to be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; require the cabinet to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the purchase of hot foods utilizing SNAP benefits; require the request be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; specify waiver development and reporting requirements.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Last action
Feb 26, 2026 — to Committee on Committees (S)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
27 · Low