Georgia SNAP Healthier Choices Act of 2026; enact

Line numbering and formatting were adjusted from the original version to the substitute version, with some text reflowed across lines but no substantive policy changes.

Removed provisions prohibiting the purchase of restricted food items like carbonated soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, candy, and energy drinks with SNAP benefits.

Added requirements to prevent states from applying stricter gross income or financial resource standards than federal law allows.

Changed the bill's short title from 'Georgia SNAP Healthier Choices Act' to 'Georgia SNAP Integrity Act' and removed specific definitions for restricted items and EBT cards.

Expanded the department's authority to examine financial records and issue subpoenas for fraud investigations, with specific procedures for obtaining court orders.

Removed the requirement to submit a waiver application to the USDA to restrict junk food purchases, replacing it with language about program oversight and fraud prevention.