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OH SB161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Schaffer

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of Job and Family Services to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking permission to restrict SNAP purchases in Ohio

  • Targeted items for exclusion include soft drinks, candy, chips, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, and cookies

  • Creates new section 5101.548 of the Ohio Revised Code

  • Sponsored by Senators Schaffer and Johnson, with cosponsors Senators Cirino and Huffman in the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

Require ODJFS to seek permission-exclude certain items from SNAP

Health and Human Services : Public Assistance

Last Action

Referred to committee: Health

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Health4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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