South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4061: SNAP
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4061 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SNAP. Primary sponsor: Stephen Frank (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican), Chris Huff (Republican), Paul Wickensimer (Republican), Charlie Hartz (Republican), Mark Willis (Republican), B.J. Cox, Jackie Terribile (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lee Gilreath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Chris Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Paul Wickensimer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Charlie Hartz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Mark Willis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| B.J. Cox | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Terribile | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis, B.J.Cox
- Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Cobb-Hunter, Vaughan, Gagnon, M.M.Smith, Teeple
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time