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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama requires Department of Human Resources to seek federal waiver allowing SNAP purchase of hot rotisserie chickens
Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Donna Givens
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What This Bill Would Do
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is required to request a federal waiver to permit SNAP beneficiaries to purchase hot rotisserie chickens, starting October 1, 2026. If the waiver is approved, the department must authorize these purchases; if denied, the commissioner must resubmit the request annually until approved.
SNAP recipients in Alabama will gain the ability to buy hot prepared chickens with their food benefits if federal approval is secured.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
SNAP beneficiaries in Alabama
Their eligible food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would expand to include hot rotisserie chickens if the federal waiver is granted.
Department of Human Resources
The department is tasked with submitting the federal waiver, authorizing purchases upon approval, and annually resubmitting if denied.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
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