relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP.
Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
Summary
HB 1797 would require New Hampshire to seek a federal waiver so SNAP participants could not buy candy or soft drinks with their benefits. It also eliminates discretionary work‑requirement waivers for able‑bodied adults without dependents and forces the state to share a wide range of data with other agencies to verify eligibility, citizenship, and residency. The changes would affect current and future SNAP recipients, the state health‑human services department, and retailers that accept EBT cards.
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