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AZ HB2448
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lopez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Arizona Department of Economic Security from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing federal waivers of SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents unless required by federal law or authorized by state law
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Prohibits the department from exercising Arizona's option to provide discretionary exemptions from SNAP work requirements under federal law unless specifically authorized by state law
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Targets work requirements under 7 United States Code section 2015(o), which governs employment and training requirements for SNAP recipients
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Effectively limits the department's administrative flexibility to expand SNAP eligibility by removing its ability to independently grant waivers or exemptions without legislative approval
Legislative Description
SNAP; work requirement waivers; exemptions
Welfare - Title 46
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
2/11/2026