The bill introduced in the 136th General Assembly, S.B. No. 2025-2026, mandates the Director of Job and Family Services to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exclude specific items from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The items proposed for exclusion include soft drinks, candy, chips, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, and cookies.

To implement this change, the bill enacts a new section, 5101.548, in the Revised Code, which outlines the requirement for the director to submit the waiver request to the USDA. This legislative action aims to modify the types of food products that can be purchased with SNAP benefits in Ohio, potentially influencing dietary choices among recipients of the program.