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AZ HB2211

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justin Wilmeth

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 46-219 to modify eligibility requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits for individuals convicted of drug-related felonies.

  • Removes the requirement for random drug testing as a condition of SNAP eligibility for drug felony convicts.

  • Eliminates the previous five-criterion system for eligibility and replaces it with a single requirement that individuals be in compliance with all probation terms, including any applicable drug testing requirements.

  • Removes the provision requiring the Department of Health Services to adopt rules for more frequent drug testing based on offense timing.

Legislative Description

Supplemental nutrition assistance program; eligibility

Welfare - Title 46

Last Action

Assigned to Senate RULES Committee

7/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/21/2023
Rules1/18/2023
Health and Human Services1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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