Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1236: Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," which requires the department to submit a request for a waiver from the United States department of agriculture's food and nutrition service to seek authorization to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks. - Amends TCA Title 71.

Passed one chamber Last action March 13, 2025: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Plain-language summary

HB 1236 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Resources, Department of - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Health SNAP Act," which requires the department to submit a request for a waiver from the United States department of agriculture's food and nutrition service to seek authorization to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks. - Amends TCA Title 71. Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): Received from House, Passed on First Consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican).