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AZ HB4101
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Directs the Arizona Department of Economic Security director to request a federal waiver from the USDA allowing SNAP (food stamps) enrollees to purchase hot foods and prepared foods ready for immediate consumption.
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Requires the director to continue requesting the waiver annually until it is granted by the federal government.
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Mandates implementation of the expanded food purchasing options for SNAP recipients once federal approval is obtained.
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Defines "hot foods" as food products sold hot at the point of sale and "prepared foods" as retailer-made items requiring no additional preparation before consumption.
Legislative Description
DES; SNAP; waiver; prepared foods
Last Action
House read second time
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/11/2026
Health and Human Services2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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