The bill mandates the director of the Department of Family Services in Wyoming to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude candy and soft drinks from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill defines "candy" and "soft drink" for clarity, specifying that candy includes various sweetened preparations and that soft drinks are nonalcoholic beverages with sweeteners, excluding those containing milk or more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice. The director is required to make this waiver request by July 1, 2025, and if granted, will prohibit the purchase of these items with SNAP benefits. If the waiver is not granted, the director must continue to request it annually.

The act is designed to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution. This legislation aims to modify the eligibility criteria for food purchases under SNAP, reflecting a targeted approach to the types of items that can be purchased with government assistance.