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

This bill amends Idaho law to redefine "candy" and "soda" for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aiming to exclude these items from being purchased with benefits. The new definitions specifically exclude baked goods, savory snacks, fruit snacks, trail mix, granola bars, and various beverages like milk drinks, high-juice-content drinks, and sports drinks from the prohibited categories. If approved by the federal government, the state would then ban the use of SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.