Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: SNAP benefits; require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks.
AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-1-29.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT A FEDERAL WAIVER APPLICATION TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SOFT DRINKS AND CANDY WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (S) Died In Committee |