House Bill No. by Representative Romero aims to enhance the health and well-being of children participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by restricting the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 46:302, which defines "unhealthy snack foods" to include sugary items, salty snacks, and high-fat foods. It mandates the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to create rules that prohibit the purchase of these unhealthy snacks with SNAP benefits.

Additionally, the bill requires the DCFS to collaborate with nutritionists, healthcare providers, and other experts to develop educational materials that will inform caregivers, children, and families about healthier snack alternatives that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This initiative is intended to promote better dietary choices among SNAP participants and address the negative impact of unhealthy food options on children's health.