GA HB947

Restricts categorical eligibility for SNAP benefits to only those expressly required by federal law, prohibiting eligibility based on noncash, in-kind, or other benefits

Requires verification of all SNAP eligibility criteria (income, residency, citizenship/immigration status) within 30 days of application, with benefits withheld for the second month until verification is complete

Mandates data-matching agreements with multiple state agencies (Public Health, Corrections, Labor) and federal databases to verify ongoing eligibility, including monthly checks of death records and incarceration status

Prohibits the department from seeking or accepting work requirement waivers without General Assembly authorization, and bars state exemptions from federal work requirements

Bans SNAP purchases at food service establishments and for beverages prepared on-site (hot or cold), while directing the Georgia Department of Agriculture to expand SNAP access at farmers markets