SNAP to Thrive: Shop Nutritiously and Preventatively to Thrive Act.
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Fiscal committee
No
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Human Services
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the SNAP to Thrive: Shop Nutritiously and Preventatively to Thrive Act, aims to limit what CalFresh recipients can purchase with their benefits. Specifically, it would seek a federal waiver to prohibit the use of CalFresh funds for soft drinks, candy, and prepackaged desserts. Furthermore, it would seek waivers to restrict purchases of ‘ultraprocessed foods of concern’ as defined by the State Department of Public Health. The State Department of Social Services would be required to implement these restrictions within six months of receiving a federal waiver.
Key provisions
- Seeks a federal waiver to prohibit CalFresh purchases of soft drinks, candy, and prepackaged desserts.
- Seeks a federal waiver to prohibit CalFresh purchases of ‘ultraprocessed foods of concern’ as defined by the Department of Public Health.
- Requires implementation of restrictions within six months of receiving a federal waiver.
- Defines ‘candy’ broadly, including chocolate bars and hard candies.
- Defines ‘soft drink’ specifically, excluding milk-based beverages and juices above a certain percentage.
- Includes ‘energy drinks’ and ‘prepared desserts’ within the scope of restricted purchases.
- Establishes definitions for ‘sweetening agent’ and ‘ultraprocessed foods of concern’.
Who is affected
- CalFresh recipients
- Individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
- The State Department of Social Services
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