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AZ SB1698

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sally Gonzales

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law to allow individuals convicted of drug-related felonies to be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if they meet specific criteria.

  • Removes the requirement for random drug testing as a condition for SNAP eligibility for convicted individuals.

  • Establishes eligibility based on: completing substance abuse treatment, being enrolled in treatment, participating in treatment, receiving a determination from a licensed medical provider that treatment is not needed, or being in compliance with all probation terms including drug testing.

  • Removes provisions requiring felony convictions to have occurred after August 22, 1996 to qualify for SNAP eligibility.

  • Requires the state department to adopt rules on drug testing that impose more frequent testing for offenses occurring within 24 months of the SNAP application date.

Legislative Description

SNAP eligibility; probation compliance.

Welfare - Title 46

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Health and Human Services2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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