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AZ HB2107

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Directs the Arizona Department of Economic Security director to request a federal waiver from the USDA to exclude fast food purchases from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits
  • Requires the same waiver request to allow SNAP benefits to be used for purchasing vitamins, which are not currently covered
  • Mandates annual waiver requests until the USDA grants approval if initially denied
  • Defines "fast food" as mass-produced food designed for commercial resale with priority placed on speed of service
  • Upon waiver approval, SNAP enrollees would be prohibited from using benefits for fast food while gaining the ability to purchase vitamins

Legislative Description

SNAP benefits; purchases; waiver

Waiver

Last Action

House RED Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2026
Appropriations1/12/2026
Rural and Economic Development1/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026

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