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South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

S 777: Limits on SNAP Eligible Foods

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 777 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits on SNAP Eligible Foods. Primary sponsor: Shane Massey (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.

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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 ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELEVANT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXEMPTIONS FROM FOODS AND BEVERAGES ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE UNDER THE PROGRAM; PROVIDE THAT CANDY, ENERGY DRINKS, SOFT DRINKS, AND SWEETENED BEVERAGES ARE NOT FOODS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE USING SNAP BENEFITS AT SNAP-AUTHORIZED RETAILERS; AND CLARIFY CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THE ARTICLE'S APPLICATION.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Shane MasseyPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate25
Jeff ZellPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate36
Carlisle KennedyPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
  2. Introduced and read first time

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source