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AZ SB1783
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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AI Summary
- Extends the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance lifetime limit from 12 months to 60 months for heads of household, their spouses, and adult nonparent relatives caring for eligible children
- Removes the provision allowing families an additional 12 months of benefits if the head of household complies with work requirements and dependent children maintain 90% school attendance
- Prohibits the Department of Economic Security from requiring drug testing for TANF recipients, except as already provided under section 46-219
- Applies retroactively from June 30, 2026, terminating assistance for families who have received 60 months or the federal maximum as of that date
- Updates terminology from "time limit" to "time frame" throughout the statute
Legislative Description
TANF; lifetime limit; drug testing
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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