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12 States Cleared to Curb SNAP Purchases as USDA Reaffirms Equal-Treatment Rule

Most restrictions take effect in January 2026, with Arkansas, Colorado and Texas rolling out later.

A volunteer displays information on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) at a grocery store in Dorchester, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The US government shutdown became painfully real for tens of millions Americans over the weekend as it hit the one-month mark with food aid disrupted, cuts to child care kicking in, and health insurance premiums spiking. Photographer: Mel Musto/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • USDA approvals allow Arkansas, Idaho, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to restrict certain SNAP-eligible items starting in 2026.
  • States are targeting categories such as sugary soft drinks, energy drinks, sweets and some prepackaged desserts, with details varying by state.
  • Implementation is staggered: most states begin in January 2026, while Colorado starts in March, Texas in April and Arkansas in July.
  • USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service reminded retailers of the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule requiring the same prices and terms for EBT users, prohibiting exclusive discounts and sales tax on eligible purchases.
  • Separately, the administration signaled a broader integrity push by saying all SNAP recipients will be required to reapply, citing fraud concerns without specifying timing.