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AZ HB2448

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Targets work requirements under 7 United States Code section 2015(o), which governs employment and training requirements for SNAP recipients

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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