require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Summary

The bill requires the Department of Social Services to file a waiver request with the USDA by Sept. 1, 2026, asking that sugary soft drinks be removed from the list of foods eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. If approved, the restriction must be put in place within six months; if denied, the request must be resubmitted each year. The measure affects SNAP participants by potentially limiting purchases of non‑alcoholic sweetened beverages.

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