AZ HB2797

Requires the Arizona Department of Economic Security to conduct regular data matching with other state agencies (Revenue, Health Services, Corrections) to verify SNAP eligibility, including checking lottery/gambling winnings of $3,000+ and changes in income, employment, or residency.

Mandates monthly and quarterly reviews of federal databases including Social Security Administration records, the National Directory of New Hires, HUD payment information, and FBI fleeing felon data to assess continued SNAP eligibility.

Requires quarterly public posting of SNAP fraud investigation statistics, including number of cases investigated, referrals to the Attorney General, improper payments, recovered funds, and out-of-state EBT transactions by state.

Triggers fraud investigation interviews when recipients request a fourth EBT card replacement within twelve months or use more than 10% of their card balance out-of-state over six months.

Mandates monthly review of EBT data to identify individuals making purchases exclusively out-of-state for 90+ days, requiring contact within 30 days and removal/referral to the U.S. Attorney's office if they no longer reside in Arizona.