Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
SNAP; direct DHS to seek waiver to allow prohibiting purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks and candy with.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) FOOD RESTRICTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REQUEST THAT WILL ALLOW THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SOFT DRINKS, ENERGY DRINKS AND CANDY WITH SNAP BENEFITS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |