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

SB 1154: 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.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare

Plain-language summary

SB 1154 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican).