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SNAP Food Restriction Waivers

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The Trump Administration is leading bold reform to strengthen integrity and restore nutritional value within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

USDA is empowering states with greater flexibility to manage their  programs by approving SNAP Food Restriction Waivers that restrict the purchase of non-nutritious items like soda and candy. These waivers are a key step in ensuring that taxpayer dollars provide nutritious options that improve health outcomes within SNAP.

We encourage states to submit waivers that meet the unique needs in their state. See the map below to track our progress:
 

   Waiver Approved

   Waiver Request Pending FNA Response

   On June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in Aragon et al. v. Rollins et al., 1:26-cv-00861 (D.D.C.), ordered that FNA's approval of the waiver be vacated and that the waiver’s implementation may not proceed.

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Information on states with an approved SNAP Food Restriction Waiver.
StateTarget Implementation DateSummary of RequestAdditional Information
ArkansasJuly 1, 2026Restricts purchase of soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, energy drinks, unhealthy drinks, and candy.
ColoradoOn June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in Aragon et al. v. Rollins et al., 1:26-cv-00861 (D.D.C.), ordered that FNA's approval of the waiver be vacated and that the waiver’s implementation may not proceed.Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
FloridaApril 20, 2026Restricts purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts.
HawaiiApril 1, 2027Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
IdahoFeb. 15, 2026Restricts purchase of soda and candy.
IndianaJan. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy.
IowaOn June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in Aragon et al. v. Rollins et al., 1:26-cv-00861 (D.D.C.), ordered that FNA's approval of the waiver be vacated and that the waiver’s implementation may not proceed.Restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants.
KansasFeb. 15, 2027Restricts candy and soft drinks.
LouisianaFeb. 18, 2026Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy.
MissouriFeb. 15, 2027Restricts purchase of candy, prepared desserts, and certain unhealthy beverages.
MontanaNov. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of high-sugar beverages, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts.
NebraskaDec. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Effective March 1, 2027, restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy.
NevadaFeb. 1, 2028Restricts candy and sugar sweetened beverages.
North DakotaNov. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of sweetened beverages, energy drinks, and candy.
OhioApril 1, 2027Restricts sugar-sweetened beverages and all fountain drinks.
OklahomaFeb. 15, 2026Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy.
South CarolinaNov. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
TennesseeOn June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in Aragon et al. v. Rollins et al., 1:26-cv-00861 (D.D.C.), ordered that FNA's approval of the waiver be vacated and that the waiver’s implementation may not proceed.Restricts purchase of processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy.
TexasApril 1, 2026Restricts purchase of sweetened drinks and candy.
UtahJan. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
VirginiaNov. 1, 2026Restricts purchase of “sweetened beverages.”
West VirginiaOn June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in Aragon et al. v. Rollins et al., 1:26-cv-00861 (D.D.C.), ordered that FNA's approval of the waiver be vacated and that the waiver’s implementation may not proceed.Restricts purchase of soda.
WyomingFeb. 1, 2027Restricts sweetened, carbonated beverages.
Page updated: October 13, 2026