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WI AB180
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clint Moses
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AI Summary
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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
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DHS must implement the prohibition on candy and soft drink purchases if the federal waiver is approved
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Mandates DHS to resubmit the waiver request annually if initially denied, continuing until approval is granted
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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