To the extent permitted by federal law, the Department of Human Services shall allow recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits who lack access to kitchen facilities or a means of preparing meals to use the benefits to purchase hot foods and hot foods that are ready for immediate consumption, including restaurant meals.
(2) The department shall report the status of the request to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024, and annually thereafter until September 15 following the date that the United States Department of Agriculture approves or denies the request for waiver.
(2) The department shall report the status of the request to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2026, and annually thereafter until September 15 following the date on which the United States Department of Agriculture approves or denies the request for waiver.