Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 492: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda, candy, prepared desserts, and energy drinks with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health

Plain-language summary

HB 492 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda, candy, prepared desserts, and energy drinks with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for. Primary sponsor: Reed Ingram (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Reed Ingram (Republican).