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KS HB2738
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Welfare Reform
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AI Summary
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Secretary for Children and Families must request a federal SNAP waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from eligible food purchases; if a pending waiver exists, it must be amended and resubmitted
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Waiver applications must be submitted annually until granted; once approved, implementation required within six months; renewal applications due 12 months before expiration
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"Candy" defined as solid, semi-solid, or molded preparations of sugar, sweeteners, or chocolate marketed as candy, chocolate bars, chewing gum, or similar confectionery (excludes baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries)
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"Soft drinks" defined per existing Kansas statute K.S.A. 79-3602
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 39-709 governing public assistance eligibility requirements; takes effect upon publication in statute book
Legislative Description
Directing the secretary for children and families to request or update a pending waiver application from the supplemental nutrition assistance program that would allow the state to prohibit the purchase of food commonly marketed, advertised or recognized as candy and soft drinks.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Government Efficiency
2/26/2026