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AZ HB4101

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton

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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 allowing SNAP (food stamps) enrollees to purchase hot foods and prepared foods ready for immediate consumption.

  • Requires the director to continue requesting the waiver annually until it is granted by the federal government.

  • Mandates implementation of the expanded food purchasing options for SNAP recipients once federal approval is obtained.

  • 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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