"New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.
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The New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act seeks to improve the nutritional value of food purchased with SNAP benefits by requiring the New Jersey Department of Human Services to apply for a federal waiver. This waiver would allow the state to prohibit the use of SNAP funds for the purchase of soft drinks, which are often high in sugar and contribute to health problems. The bill outlines specific requirements for the waiver request, including justifications, implementation plans, and reporting mechanisms.
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