SB 265

Kentucky Senate bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

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

Bill ID KY-26RS-SB-265
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Committee on Committees
Senate in_committee 2026-02-26
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Shelley Funke Frommeyer
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status in_committee
2026-02-26 Latest Action 02/26/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
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