Loading chat...
NH HB1797
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Kofalt
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a federal waiver by January 1, 2027 to prohibit purchasing candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits
-
Prohibits the department from seeking waivers of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents or adopting discretionary exemptions without prior legislative approval
-
Mandates data-sharing agreements with multiple state agencies (lottery commission, vital records, employment security, corrections) and federal databases to verify SNAP eligibility on monthly or quarterly basis
-
Requires verification of citizenship or qualified alien status for all SNAP applicants and enrollees, with referral of suspected illegal aliens to U.S. Customs and Immigration Services
-
Directs the department to flag and investigate SNAP recipients making purchases exclusively out-of-state for 60+ days, with referral to U.S. Attorney's Office for potential fraud
Legislative Description
Relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1027h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 172-161 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026