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SB 265Session 2026RSSenateIn committee

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

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.

Latest development · Feb 26, 2026

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2026RS
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Feb 26, 2026
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HealthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesFamily & Social Services

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Federal Laws And RegulationsFoods And BeveragesPublic AssistanceState Agencies

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  1. Feb 26, 2026

    to Committee on Committees (S)

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  2. Feb 26, 2026

    introduced in Senate

    IntroductionSenate

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