Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to request a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain items with SNAP benefits.

Also relevant to:Low-income / working-class

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This bill directs the commissioner of children, youth, and families to ask the federal government for permission to stop people from buying candy, energy drinks, and soda with SNAP benefits. If approved, this change would affect how some people can use their food assistance. The bill also defines what counts as candy, energy drink, and soda for this purpose.

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