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AL HB579
Bill
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mack Butler
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources must request an annual waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program until the waiver is granted.
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If the waiver is granted, the commissioner shall prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollees from purchasing soda using program benefits.
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"Soda" is defined as a carbonated beverage containing more than one gram of added sugar or any artificial sweetener.
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Act becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Public assistance, Department of Human Resources, request of waiver to exclude soda from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program required, exclusion provided for
Health
Last Action
Pending House State Government
4/15/2025