MS HB553 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Submit To The United States Department Of Agriculture A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Food Restriction Demonstration Project Request That Will Allow The State Of Mississippi To Prohibit The Purchase Of Candy And Soft Drinks With Snap Benefits; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

SNAP; direct DHS to seek waiver to allow prohibiting purchase of candy and soft drinks with.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-03HouseDied In Committee
2026-01-13HouseReferred To Public Health and Human Services;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

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