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MS HB1228

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Mississippi Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

  • Waivers would allow limitations on SNAP benefit recipients' purchases of foods and beverages low in nutrients and those contributing to diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

  • Aims to encourage healthier dietary choices among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit recipients.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Department of Human Services; direct to seek certain federal waivers to encourage healthy diet for SNAP recipients.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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