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FL S1260
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits use of electronic benefits transfer cards to purchase soft drinks or candy, adding this restriction to existing prohibitions on alcohol and gambling-related purchases
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to request a federal waiver under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used for soft drinks and candy purchases
- Amends section 402.82, Florida Statutes to add the soft drink and candy restriction to the electronic benefits transfer program regulations
- Creates section 414.457, Florida Statutes to establish the department's authority to seek the federal SNAP waiver
- Effective date is July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Restrictions on Use of Public Assistance Benefits
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
5/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services4/3/2017
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/6/2017
Full Bill Text
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