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SD HB1056

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sydney Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of the Department of Social Services must submit a federal waiver request to the USDA by September 1, 2026, to exclude soft drinks from SNAP-eligible foods

  • If the waiver is denied, the secretary must resubmit the request annually until approved

  • If approved, the department must implement the soft drink restriction within six months of approval

  • "Soft drink" is defined as any nonalcoholic beverage containing natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding milk products, rice/soy milk substitutes, and WIC-approved juices

Legislative Description

Require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Public Welfare and Assistance

Last Action

Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/17/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

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