Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to revise certain definitions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

RS33691 / H0903 During the 2025 legislative session, the Idaho Legislature enacted legislation directing the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As the Department began implementing the program, which took effect February 15, 2026, it became clear that the existing statutory definitions of “candy” and “soda” were difficult for retailers and consumers to interpret and could lead to inconsistent application. This legislation revises and clarifies the definitions of “candy” and “soda” in Idaho Code to provide greater consistency, reduce varied interpretations, and make it easier to determine whether new products entering the marketplace fall within or outside the SNAP restriction categories.