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Florida to bar Healthy SNAP TCA benefits for luxury purchases

8/26/2026

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Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida will bar TCA benefits from luxury purchases.
The amendment bans tobacco, nicotine, vaping, drugs, intoxicants, pornography, video games, entertainment tickets, theme-park admissions, tattoos, spa services, and tanning.
Restrictions will roll out in phases, beginning with SNAP retailers before expanding to other controls.
CareerSource Florida CEO Adrienne Johnston said the rule supports the Healthy SNAP initiative.

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Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida will bar TCA benefits from luxury purchases.
The amendment bans tobacco, nicotine, vaping, drugs, intoxicants, pornography, video games, entertainment tickets, theme-park admissions, tattoos, spa services, and tanning.
Restrictions will roll out in phases, beginning with SNAP retailers before expanding to other controls.
CareerSource Florida CEO Adrienne Johnston said the rule supports the Healthy SNAP initiative.