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AZ HB2797

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hannley

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum cash assistance amount from 36% to 40% of the prior calendar year's federal poverty level, adjusted for family size.

  • Allows persons convicted of felony drug offenses (distribution, use, or possession of controlled substances) to be eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

  • Extends the TANF time limit from 12 months to 60 months for heads of household and other eligible family members, with provisions allowing additional 12 months if work and school attendance requirements are met.

  • Permits pregnant women without dependent children in the household to receive cash assistance.

  • Modifies sanction procedures for noncompliance by requiring written notice and warnings before benefit reductions, and prohibits mandatory drug testing for TANF recipients except those in the SNAP program.

Legislative Description

SNAP; eligible benefits.

Retroactivity

Last Action

House read second time

2/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2022
Government & Elections2/10/2022
Health and Human Services2/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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