HB0007

Requires the director of the Department of Family Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to exclude certain foods from Wyoming's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Defines 'accessory food' to include snack foods and desserts (such as potato chips, ice cream, cookies, candy), complementary foods and beverages (such as coffee, tea, drinks, condiments, spices), and foods containing these items as main ingredients. (W.S. 42-2-115(a))
• Requires the director of the Department of Family Services to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by July 1, 2026, to exclude accessory foods from eligible foods under federal SNAP regulations. (W.S. 42-2-115(b), 7 C.F.R. § 271.2)
• If the waiver is granted, the director must prohibit SNAP beneficiaries from purchasing accessory foods with their benefits. If no waiver is granted, the director must resubmit the waiver request by July 1 each subsequent year. (W.S. 42-2-115(b))

Effective: Upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution

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