Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 6186 — SNAP benefits/unhealthy food

Last action — First reading, referred to Human Services.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Directing the department of social and health services to apply for a waiver from the United States department of agriculture restricting the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits from being used to purchase unhealthy foods such as candy and sweetened beverages.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Human Services.

Sponsors

  • (Warnick) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Warnick)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

healthcare agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 6186 do?
Directing the department of social and health services to apply for a waiver from the United States department of agriculture restricting the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits from being used to purchase unhealthy foods such as candy and sweetened beverages.
Who sponsors SB 6186?
SB 6186 is sponsored by (Warnick).
What is the current status of SB 6186?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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