Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB 265
AN ACT relating to nourishment and choice in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
Amend KRS 205.1783 to define terms; require the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude accessory foods such as candy, soft drinks, and specialty coffee drinks from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as SNAP; require the request to be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; require the cabinet to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the purchase of hot foods utilizing SNAP benefits; require the request be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; specify waiver development and reporting requirements.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
introduced in Senate