Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 57: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for

Enacted Last action April 16, 2026: Enacted

Plain-language summary

SB 57 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public assistance; Department of Human Resources required to request waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits, implementation of prohibition provided for. Primary sponsor: Arthur Orr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Enacted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Arthur Orr (Republican).