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AZ SB1002
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Economic Security to conduct regular eligibility reviews for SNAP recipients using data from state agencies including the Department of Revenue, Department of Health Services, and Department of Corrections on monthly or quarterly schedules
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Mandates data matching agreements to identify SNAP households with lottery or gambling winnings of $3,000 or more and refer those exceeding federal resource limits for further investigation
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Requires quarterly public posting of SNAP fraud investigation data including number of cases investigated, referrals to the attorney general, improper payments, monies recovered, and out-of-state EBT transactions by state
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Establishes monthly review of federal databases including Social Security Administration records, national new hires directory, HUD payment information, and FBI fleeing felon data to verify ongoing SNAP eligibility
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Strengthens EBT card fraud provisions by requiring interviews for recipients using more than 10% of benefits out-of-state within six months, and mandates removal and federal referral of individuals making exclusively out-of-state purchases for 90 days
Legislative Description
SNAP; TANF; public welfare; verification
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Last Action
Governor Vetoed
2/20/2026