Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2481: Prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain foods
Status: In committee, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2481 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6262H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 208.009, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Section A. Section 208.009, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 208.009 and 208.019, to read as follows: 208.009. 1. An individual who is not a United States citizen or a national of the United States shall not be eligible to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) unless such individual meets the definition of an eligible alien under 7 U.S.C. 2015(f) and meets the definition of a qualified alien under U.S.C. 1641(b). 2. An individual who is not a United States citizen or a national of the United States shall not be eligible to receive medical assistance through MO HealthNet, unless such individual meets the definition of an eligible alien under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v) and meets the definition of a qualified alien under 8 U.S.C. 1641(b). 3. No alien unlawfully present in the United States shall receive any state or local public benefit, except for state or local public benefits that may be offered under 8 U.S.C. 1621(b). Nothing in this section shall be construed to …
Sponsors
- Jamie Gragg (R, 140) · primary sponsor
- Deanna Self (R, 064)
- Brian Seitz (R, 156)
- Boggs, Mitch (R, 157)
Latest actions
- : Public Hearing Held (S)
- : Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
- : Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
- : Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- : Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 95 NOES: 44 PRESENT: 0
- : Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
Votes
- Third Read and Passed (H) (April 9, 2026): 95 yea, 44 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 30, 2026): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 5, 2026): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB2481?
- HB2481 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain foods.
- What is the status of HB2481?
- In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing Held (S) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2481?
- Jamie Gragg (R, 140), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2481?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2481&year=2026&code=R
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