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AZ SB1331

Bill

Status

Vetoed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Economic Security to mandate employment and training program participation for able-bodied adults under 60 years of age receiving SNAP (food stamps) benefits

  • Exempts individuals already complying with work registration requirements under Title IV of the Social Security Act or the federal-state unemployment compensation system

  • Exempts parents or household members responsible for caring for an incapacitated person or a dependent child under 6 years old

  • Exempts students enrolled at least half-time in school or training programs, and participants in drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation programs

  • Exempts individuals already employed at least 30 hours per week or earning equivalent weekly wages, as well as minors aged 16-18 who are not household heads and are attending school or training programs

Legislative Description

SNAP; mandatory employment and training..

Welfare - Title 46

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Health and Human Services1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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