South CarolinaLimits on SNAP Eligible Foods
What it does
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELEVANT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXEMPTIONS FROM FOODS AND BEVERAGES ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE UNDER THE PROGRAM; PROVIDE THAT CANDY, ENERGY DRINKS, SOFT DRINKS, AND SWEETENED BEVERAGES ARE NOT FOODS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE USING SNAP BENEFITS AT SNAP-AUTHORIZED RETAILERS; AND CLARIFY CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THE ARTICLE'S APPLICATION.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' ServicesLatest
- Jan 13Introduced and read first timeIntroduced