Be aware of new SNAP EBT restrictions

State	Implementation Date	Restrictions
Arkansas	07/01/26	Restricts purchase of soda, fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, unhealthy drinks, and candy.
Colorado	03/01/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
Florida	04/20/26	Restricts purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts.
Hawaii	08/01/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
Idaho	02/15/26	Restricts purchase of soda and candy.
Indiana	01/01/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy.
Iowa	01/01/26	Restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants.
Louisiana	02/18/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy.
Missouri	10/01/26	Restricts purchase of candy, prepared desserts, and certain unhealthy beverages.
Nebraska	01/01/26	Restricts purchase of soda and energy drinks.
North Dakota	09/01/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy.
Oklahoma	02/15/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy.
South Carolina	08/31/26	Restricts purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages.
Tennessee	07/31/26	Restricts purchase of processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy.
Texas	04/01/26	Restricts purchase of sweetened drinks and candy.
Utah	01/01/26	Restricts purchase of soft drinks.
Virginia	04/01/26	Restricts purchase of “sweetened beverages.”
West Virginia	01/01/26	Restricts purchase of soda.