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HB 569 — SNAP Funds Amendments

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 16, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Advancing 44% · moderate confidence

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Moderate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

94 added · 83 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 569, identified as HB 569S01, includes a clearer requirement for the Department of Workforce Services to submit a waiver to the federal government for using SNAP funds specifically for ultra-processed foods. The revisions also involve some technical corrections to ensure the language is consistent throughout the bill. This change is significant because it directly impacts how state agencies can use federal funds, potentially affecting food options for those relying on assistance.

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▸ submit a waiver request to the federal government regarding the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds for ultra-processed foods;
▸ {amends the requirement for the Department of Workforce Services to request } submit a waiver {from } request to the federal government regarding the use of Supplemental Nutrition AssiHtance Program funds for {certain } ultra-processed foods;
and ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
and B ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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6 HB0569 compared with HB0569S01 None Other Special Clauses:
S None b Utah Code Sections Affected:
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AMENDS:
35A-17-101, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 467 B .
35A-17-101 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 467 35A-17-102 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 467 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
35A-17-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 467 6 9 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
35A-17-101 .
35A-17-101.
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(3)(a) "Soft drink" means a nonalcoholic beverage that is made with carbonated water and that is flavored and sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners.
(3) (a) "Soft drink" means a nonalcoholic beverage that is made with carbonated water and that is flavored and sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners.
(4) "Ultra-processed food" means the same as that term is defined in department rule in accordance with Section 35A-17-102.
{(4) } (4) "Ultra-processed food" means the same as that term is defined in department rule in accordance with Section 35A-17-102.
Section 2.
{(a)} {{"Ultra-processed food" means:} } {(b)} {{food containing additives and that is high in saturated fat, sodium, or added sugars;
or} } {(c)} {{if the United States Department of Health and Human Services defines this term, the definition determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services shall apply.} } Section 2.
35A-17-102 .
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(1)(a) [On or before July 1, 2025, the ] The department shall submit a request for a federal waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of soft drinks.
(1) - 2 - HB0569 compared with HB0569S01 (a) [On or before July 1, 2025, the ] The department shall submit a request for a federal waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of{:} (i) soft drinks{[.{]} ;
(b) No later than Ĥ→ [three months] 180 days ←Ĥ after the day on which the 46a United States Department of Health and Human Services defines the term ultra-processed food, the department shall:
and} {(ii) ultra-processed food.} (b) No later than three months after the day on which the United States Department of Health and Human Services defines the term ultra-processed food, the department shall:
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(ii) an implementation plan to ensure that existing point-of-sale systems used by Utah retailers are able to enforce the waiver restrictions;
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569 (ii) an implementation plan to ensure that existing point-of-sale systems used by Utah retailers are able to enforce the waiver restrictions;
(2)(a) If the waiver under Subsection (1) is approved by Food and Nutrition Services, the department shall implement the SNAP benefits restriction under Subsection (1) no later than six months after the day on which the waiver is granted.
(2) (a) If the waiver under Subsection (1) is approved by Food and Nutrition Services, the department shall implement the SNAP benefits restriction under Subsection (1) no later than six months after the day on which the waiver is granted.
(i) resubmit the request for a waiver no later than three months after the day on which the waiver is denied;
- 3 - HB0569 compared with HB0569S01 (i) resubmit the request for a waiver no later than three months after the day on which the waiver is denied;
(3)(a) On or before November 1 of each year, the department shall provide a written report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee detailing:
(3) (a) On or before November 1 of each year, the department shall provide a written report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee detailing:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of food eligible for SNAP restrictions by including 'ultra-processed food' and revises the waiver request requirements accordingly.

  • 35A-17-101

    "Ultra-processed food" means the same as that term is defined in department rule in accordance with Section 35A-17-102.

    This change adds a new definition for 'ultra-processed food' to the law.

  • 35A-17-102

    On or before July 1, 2025, the department shall submit a request for a federal waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of soft drinks. → The department shall submit a request for a federal waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of: (i) soft drinks; and (ii) ultra-processed food.

    This change expands the waiver request to include ultra-processed foods alongside soft drinks.

  • 35A-17-102

    No later than three months after the day on which the United States Department of Health and Human Services defines the term ultra-processed food, the department shall: (i) define the term ultra-processed food in rule, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (ii) submit the definition of ultra-processed food to the Rules Review and General Oversight Committee for review; and (iii) submit a request for a federal waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to authorize the department to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of ultra-processed food.

    This inserts a timeline for defining 'ultra-processed food' in conjunction with federal definitions and establishes procedural requirements for waivers.

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. House/ filed

  2. House/ strike enacting clause

  3. House/ comm rpt/ sent to Rules/ substituted/ amend [House Rules Committee]

  4. House Comm - Recommends Returned to Rules [House Health and Human Services Committee]

  5. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0569S01

  6. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0569S01

  7. House Comm - Held [House Health and Human Services Committee]

  8. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Health and Human Services Committee]

  9. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Health and Human Services Committee]

  10. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0569S01

  11. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0569S01

  12. House/ to standing committee [House Health and Human Services Committee]

  13. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  14. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0569

  15. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0569

  16. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  17. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  18. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0569

  19. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0569

  20. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  21. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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HB 569 is sponsored by Kristen Chevrier (Republican).
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