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AZ HB2054

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tim Dunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 46-219 regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility for individuals convicted of drug-related felonies.

  • Removes the requirement for random drug testing as a condition for SNAP eligibility and eliminates the "after August 22, 1996" conviction date limitation.

  • Makes individuals eligible for SNAP if they are in compliance with all probation terms, including any drug testing requirements that apply to their probation.

  • Repeals five alternative eligibility criteria related to substance abuse treatment completion or participation and removes provisions requiring the Department to adopt rules for more frequent drug testing.

Legislative Description

SNAP eligibility; probation compliance

Welfare - Title 46

Last Action

House HHS Committee action: Discussed and Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

1/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/8/2024
Health and Human Services1/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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