SB 57 - Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits for Candy and Soda - Alabama Key Vote
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- Senate Bill Passed
- March 3, 2026
- Introduced
- Jan. 13, 2026
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Title: Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits for Candy and Soda
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of SNAP benefits for candy and soda in Alabama.
Highlights:
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Requires the exclusion of candy and soda from “eligible foods” for SNAP benefits through a waiver (Sec. 1).
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Requires the Alabama Department of Revenue to work with retailers to identify excluded items for SNAP and provide technical assistance (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes this act to become effective on October 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits for Candy and Soda