Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: SNAP; direct DHS to seek waiver to allow prohibiting purchase of candy and soft drinks 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 CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SNAP BENEFITS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1989 | Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to certain nonprofit organizations. | unknown |
| HB 4060 | Sales tax; exempt sales of lime for agricultural purposes, reduce rate on retail sales of fencing materials for containment of livestock. | unknown |
| SB 2637 | Northeast District; allow greater flexibility regarding where the livestock show may be held. | unknown |
| SB 3091 | Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of. | unknown |
| SB 2062 | Consumer Freedom of Choice Act; amend to include motor vehicles, tools and farm equipment. | failed |
| SB 2638 | Meat labeling; clarify laws concerning. | failed |
| SB 2272 | Sales tax; exempt certain agricultural and logging items. | unknown |
| HB 1153 | Meat and cell-cultivated dairy products; revise the MS Dept. of Ag and Commerce's regulatory authority regarding. | unknown |