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WI AB180

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clint Moses

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health Services to request a federal waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban purchasing candy or soft drinks with FoodShare (food stamp) benefits

  • DHS must implement the prohibition on candy and soft drink purchases if the federal waiver is approved

  • Mandates DHS to resubmit the waiver request annually if initially denied, continuing until approval is granted

  • Definitions for "candy" and "soft drinks" reference existing state tax code definitions in s. 77.51

Legislative Description

Requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/10/2026
Organization2/25/2026
Rules5/29/2025
Public Benefit Reform4/15/2025

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