# Indiana HB 1263: Use of SNAP benefits.

Indiana HB 1263, Use of SNAP benefits., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) House bill sponsored by Ryan Lauer (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-06 (Authored by Representative Lauer) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana HB 1263
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Use of SNAP benefits.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-06
- Last action: 2026-01-06, Authored by Representative Lauer
- Sponsor: Ryan Lauer (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: family
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits recipients from using SNAP benefits to purchase accessory foods, including: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages; (3) soft drinks; (4) corn or potato chips; and (5) prepared desserts, including cookies, candy, ice cream, cakes, and pies. Allows SNAP recipients to purchase hot prepared chicken that is not fried or breaded using SNAP benefits. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply for a waiver or authorization to implement the prohibition and allowance if a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is required, and allows a delay in implementation until the waiver or authorization is received. Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to include promotion of healthy eating as part of the department's promotion of health and wellness activities, including by developing and making available materials that provide guidance on purchasing and preparing healthy foods on a limited budget.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Ryan Lauer (Republican), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-06: Authored by Representative Lauer (House)
- 2026-01-06: First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced House Bill (H): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1263/versions/HB1263.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1266: Department of education and education matters. (signed)
- HB 1277: Health and human services matters. (signed)
- HB 1210: Department of local government finance. (signed)
- HB 1249: Various criminal law matters. (signed)
- HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles. (signed)
- HB 1115: Homeowners association governance. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced House Bill (H) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/HB1263/versions/HB1263.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1266: Department of education and education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1266-2026)
- [HB 1277: Health and human services matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1277-2026)
- [HB 1210: Department of local government finance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1210-2026)
- [HB 1249: Various criminal law matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1249-2026)
- [HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1200-2026)
- [HB 1115: Homeowners association governance.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1115-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1263-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).