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SD HB1056
SD HB1056Require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to require that the Department of Social Services submit a federal waiver request to exclude soft drinks from the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
AI Summary
This bill requires the South Dakota Department of Social Services to ask the federal government for permission, through a waiver request, to stop people from using benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy soft drinks. SNAP is a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families buy food. The bill specifies that the request must be submitted by September 1, 2026, and it references federal laws and regulations that govern SNAP. If the waiver is approved, the state must implement the restriction on soft drinks within six months. A "soft drink" is defined as any non-alcoholic beverage with sweeteners, but this definition excludes milk and milk products, milk substitutes like soy or rice milk, and certain approved juices for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. If the initial waiver request is denied, the Department of Social Services must keep asking for it every year until it is approved.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (35)
Sydney Davis (R)*,
Taylor Rehfeldt (R)*,
Bobbi Andera (R),
Aaron Aylward (R),
Jessica Bahmuller (R),
Jeff Bathke (R),
Heather Baxter (R),
John Carley (R),
Casey Crabtree (R),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Lana Greenfield (R),
Taffy Howard (R),
Jana Hunt (R),
Phil Jensen (R),
Dylan Jordan (R),
Terri Jorgenson (R),
David Kull (R),
Logan Manhart (R),
Paul Miskimins (R),
Will Mortenson (R),
Brian Mulder (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Tim Reed (R),
Tim Reisch (R),
Kathy Rice (R),
Matt Roby (R),
Michael Rohl (R),
John Sjaarda (R),
Kevin Van Diepen (R),
Glen Vilhauer (R),
Tim Walburg (R),
Keri Weems (R),
Brandon Wipf (R),
Larry Zikmund (R),
Last Action
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462 (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26552 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/305075.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB1056 A | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/302832.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/294002.pdf |
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