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SB 217

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REQUEST A WAIVER TO EXCLUDE CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS FROM ELIGIBLE FOODS UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Bentley and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas law directs its health department to request federal permission to ban candy and soft drinks from SNAP food purchases to promote nutrition and spending accountability.

Notification that SB217 is now Act 969
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