South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

H 4061 — SNAP

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill H 4061 introduces the "South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act," which aims to restrict the purchase of candy and soft drinks with Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The new amendment requires the Department of Social Services to apply for a federal waiver to implement these restrictions and mandates specific reporting actions regarding the waiver's application and implementation. This change matters because it seeks to promote healthier food choices among SNAP participants, potentially improving nutrition and reducing obesity rates in the state.

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19, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4061Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 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.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  This act may be cited as the "South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity Act."   SECTION 2.  Chapter 5, Title 43 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
  Article 11   South Carolina SNAP Nutrition Integrity       Section 43-5-1410.
For purposes of this article:
    (1) "Candy" means a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces, that does not require refrigeration.
    (2) "Department" means the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
    (3) "Soft drink" means a nonalcoholic beverage made with carbonated water and flavored and sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners but does not include a beverage that contains milk;
milk products;
soy, rice, or other milk substitutes;
or more than fifty percent vegetable or fruit juice by volume.
    (4) "SNAP" means the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, 7 U.S.C.
Chapter 51.
    (5) "SNAP benefit" means any financial benefit, coupon, or privilege available under SNAP.
    (6) "USDA FNS" means the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
      Section 43-5-1420.
(A) The South Carolina Department of Social Services shall submit a request for a federal waiver to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of candy and soft drinks.
    (B) The waiver request pursuant to subsection (A) must include:
       (1) justification for the waiver, including:
           (a) public health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption and diet-related diseases;
           (b) SNAP's statutory intent to promote food security and nutrition;
and            (c) cost savings to taxpayers by reducing Medicaid expenditures related to diet-induced conditions;
       (2) an implementation plan ensuring that existing point-of-sale systems used by South Carolina retailers can enforce the restrictions;
       (3) a strategy for education and outreach utilizing existing programs such as the USDA FNS's SNAP-Ed Connection program to inform SNAP recipients of alternative healthy food options;
and        (4) a mechanism to track the impact of the waiver restrictions on SNAP recipients, including spending patterns postimplementation and health outcomes, particularly Medicaid trends for diet-related illnesses.
      Section 43-5-1430.
(A) If the waiver pursuant to Section 43-5-1420(A) is approved by the USDA FNS, the department shall implement the SNAP benefits restriction within six months from the date of approval.
    (B) If the waiver under Section 43-5-1420(A) is denied, the department shall:
       (1) resubmit the waiver request no later than three months from the date of denial;
and        (2) continue resubmitting the request annually until approval is granted.
    (C) The department shall work with SNAP-authorized retailers to ensure compliance by updating point-of-sale systems to prevent the purchase of restricted items using SNAP benefits.
      Section 43-5-1440.
(A) On or before November first each year, the department shall submit a written report to the General Assembly, which includes the following:
       (1) the status of the waiver request, including whether it is pending, approved, or denied;
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       (2) data on SNAP spending trends in South Carolina, including any reductions in soda and candy purchases;
       (3) identified challenges in implementing the restriction, including feedback from retailers and program participants;
and        (4) recommendations for further policy action related to SNAP nutrition standards.
    (B) The annual report pursuant to subsection (A) also must be included in the department's annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly, as required pursuant to Section 43-1-210.
  SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope

  2. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis, B.J.Cox

  3. Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Cobb-Hunter, Vaughan, Gagnon, M.M.Smith, Teeple

  4. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  5. Introduced and read first time

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4061 do?
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.
Who sponsors H 4061?
H 4061 is sponsored by Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, and Representative Brandon L. Cox.
What is the current status of H 4061?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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