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AZ SB1780
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
- Expands SNAP (food stamp) eligibility for individuals convicted of felony drug offenses by removing mandatory drug testing as a condition of eligibility
- Simplifies eligibility criteria by requiring only compliance with probation terms, including any court-ordered drug testing, rather than the previous five separate qualifying conditions
- Eliminates previous requirements that applicants complete substance abuse treatment, be enrolled in treatment, be on a treatment waiting list, or be medically determined not to need treatment
- Removes the Department's authority to adopt rules for drug testing frequency based on how recently the offense occurred
- Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 46-219, applicable to felony convictions involving controlled substance use or possession occurring after August 22, 1996
Legislative Description
SNAP eligibility; probation compliance
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026
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