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PA SB1057

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michele Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to submit a federal waiver request within 30 days to exclude sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, and prepared desserts from SNAP eligibility

  • Exempts 100% fruit/vegetable juice without added sugars, milk and milk substitutes, infant formula, medical foods, meal replacement beverages, unflavored water, and beverages with only non-nutritive sweeteners from restrictions

  • Mandates the department implement regulations within 60 days of federal waiver approval and notify legislative committee chairs upon submission and upon receiving approval or denial

  • Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to submit a report within 2 years of implementation evaluating Medicaid cost savings, public health impacts on obesity and diabetes rates, and administrative challenges affecting vendors and recipients

  • Takes effect 30 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In public assistance, providing for healthier choices in SNAP waiver.

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

10/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services10/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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