Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 31: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and processed desserts with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health

Plain-language summary

HB 31 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on August 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and processed desserts with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for. Primary sponsor: Reed Ingram (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Reed Ingram (Republican).