Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
DHS; SNAP; Eligible Foods; Sugary Drinks; Candy; Restriction; Reports.
Requires the Department of Human Services to request and implement waivers or waiver extensions from the federal government to make sugary drinks and candy ineligible foods for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires annual reports to the legislature on waiver status, ineligible foods, and implementation impacts.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |