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State Government / Indiana / Legislation / HB 1263

HB 1263Session 2026HouseIn committee

Use of SNAP benefits.

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Prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits recipients from using SNAP benefits to purchase accessory foods, including: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages; (3) soft drinks; (4) corn or potato chips; and (5) prepared desserts, including cookies, candy, ice cream, cakes, and pies. Allows SNAP recipients to purchase hot prepared chicken that is not fried or breaded using SNAP benefits. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply for a waiver or authorization to implement the prohibition and allowance if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required, and allows a delay in implementation until the waiver or authorization is received. Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to include promotion of healthy eating as part of the department's promotion of health and wellness activities, including by developing and making available materials that provide guidance on purchasing and preparing healthy foods on a limited budget.

Latest development · Jan 6, 2026

Authored by Representative Lauer

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Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Budget & TaxesHealthEnvironment & EnergyFamily & Social Services

Source subjects

AGENCIES; Department of Health (IDOH)AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)SOCIAL SERVICES; Food stamps and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Bill

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Primary sponsorRyan Lauer

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  1. Jan 6, 2026

    Authored by Representative Lauer

    House
  2. Jan 6, 2026

    First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs

    Reading 1Referral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Apr 17, 2026.