2026-2027; human services.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes changes to Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aiming to reduce errors and improve program integrity. It establishes a fund for SNAP, clarifies eligibility rules, and requires the Department of Economic Security to actively monitor for fraud and errors. The bill also sets a goal to reduce the payment error rate to no more than three percent and includes provisions for regular reporting and potential audits to ensure accountability. Finally, it addresses electronic benefit transfer card usage and recipient eligibility.
Key provisions
- Establishes a dedicated fund for SNAP benefits.
- Clarifies gross income limits for SNAP recipients who are categorically eligible.
- Requires the Department of Economic Security to actively monitor SNAP eligibility through data matching and regular reviews of recipient circumstances.
- Mandates monthly reporting on SNAP investigation data, including fraud and improper payments.
- Sets a goal to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to no more than three percent by December 30, 2030.
- Addresses electronic benefit transfer card usage, including replacement cards and out-of-state purchases.
- Requires drug testing for TANF cash benefit recipients who are suspected of substance abuse.
- Specifies requirements for quarterly reports detailing progress towards reducing the payment error rate.
Who is affected
- Low-income individuals and families
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