HB1505: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
- Current Chamber: house
- Origin Chamber: house
- Description: Use of SNAP benefits.
Legislators
Authors (1)
Coauthors (0)
Sponsors (0)
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Advisors (0)
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Actions (2 total)
- Jan 21, 2025, 8:38 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
- Jan 21, 2025, 8:38 AM: Authored by Representative Patterson
Digest
Prohibits recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages; (3) carbonated beverages; (4) candy; (5) snack chips; and (6) cookies; with SNAP benefits. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to provide to an individual, at the time the office approves the individual's application to receive SNAP benefits, specified educational materials regarding the effects of diet on an individual's health. Requires the office to apply for a waiver or authorization to implement the prohibition if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required, and allows a delay in implementation until the waiver or authorization is received.