Legislative record

HB 1505STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Use of SNAP benefits.

Prohibits recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages; (3) carbonated beverages; (4) candy; (5) snack chips; and (6) cookies; with SNAP benefits. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to provide to an individual, at the time the office approves the individual's application to receive SNAP benefits, specified educational materials regarding the effects of diet on an individual's health. Requires the office to apply for a waiver or authorization to implement the prohibition if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required, and allows a delay in implementation until the waiver or authorization is received.

Voted 1/21/2025

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/21/2025First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
  2. 1/21/2025Authored by Representative Patterson