Alabama Senate passes bill excluding soda, candy from SNAP benefits

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit food assistance recipients from using their benefits to purchase certain sodas and sugary processed foods.

SB 57, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is similar to those approved for 18 other states, including Tennessee and Florida by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Orr said in an interview after the bill passed that its intent is to tackle obesity in children. …

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