This bill mandates that the director of the Department of Family Services in Wyoming request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude candy and soft drinks from the definition of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill defines "candy" and "soft drink" for clarity, specifying that candy does not include items requiring refrigeration and that soft drinks exclude beverages containing milk or those that are primarily fruit or vegetable juice. The director must submit this waiver request by July 1, 2026, and if the waiver is granted, the acquisition of these items through SNAP benefits will be prohibited. If the waiver is not granted, the director is required to continue requesting it annually until approval is received.

The act is designed to address the nutritional quality of foods purchased with SNAP benefits by potentially limiting access to items considered less healthy, such as candy and soft drinks. The bill will take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution.