Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2706: Instructs the department of social services to apply for a waiver to the USDA to allow SNAP to prioritize the purchase of healthy food and discourage the purchase of highly processed foods
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.019, to read as follows: 208.019. 1. The director of the department of social services shall prepare and submit a request for a waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture to authorize the state to operate the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in a manner that prioritizes healthy foods and nutritional value, discourages foods that are high in added.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 208, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Section A. Chapter 208, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 208.019, to read as follows: 208.019. 1. The director of the department of social services shall prepare and submit a request for a waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture to authorize the state to operate the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in a manner that prioritizes healthy foods and nutritional value, discourages foods that are high in added sugar and ultra processed, and supports Missouri agriculture. 2. Alterations made under the waiver, if received, shall be designed to support the purchase of a wide variety of whole and minimally processed healthy food categories including, but not limited (2) Meat, fish, poultry, and other proteins; (3) Dairy products; (4) Whole grains and bread products; and (5) Legumes. 3. The director of the department of social services shall explore and recommend other strategies to further incentivize the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2706 Missouri-produced meat and dairy …