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
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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| Arkansas | 07/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, energy drinks, unhealthy drinks, and candy. |
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| Colorado | 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. | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | |
| Florida | 04/20/26 | Restricts purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. | |
| Hawaii | 04/01/27 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | Email (for retailers): snapretailers@dhs.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | 02/15/26 | Restricts purchase of soda and candy. |
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| Indiana | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy. |
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| Iowa | 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. | Restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants. |
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| Kansas | 02/15/27 | Restricts candy and soft drinks. | Webpage: KS Food Assistance |
| Louisiana | 02/18/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. |
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| Missouri | 02/15/27 | Restricts purchase of candy, prepared desserts, and certain unhealthy beverages. |
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| Montana | 09/30/26 | Restricts purchase of high-sugar beverages, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts. |
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| Nebraska | 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. | Restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Effective Nov. 1, 2026, restricts purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. |
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| Nevada | 02/01/28 | Restricts candy and sugar sweetened beverages. | Webpage: NV SNAP |
| North Dakota | 09/01/26 | Restricts purchase of sweetened beverages, energy drinks, and candy. |
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| Ohio | 10/01/26 | Restricts sugar-sweetened beverages and all fountain drinks. |
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| Oklahoma | 02/15/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy. |
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| South Carolina | 08/31/26 | Restricts purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. | |
| Tennessee | 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. | Restricts purchase of processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy. |
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| Texas | 04/01/26 | Restricts purchase of sweetened drinks and candy. |
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| Utah | 01/01/26 | Restricts purchase of soft drinks. | |
| Virginia | 10/01/26 | Restricts purchase of “sweetened beverages.” | Contact the state agency. |
| West Virginia | 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. | Restricts purchase of soda. | |
| Wyoming | 02/01/27 | Restricts sweetened, carbonated beverages. |
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