The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes related to human services in Arizona by establishing a new SNAP Fund for managing federal deposits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This fund would ensure continuous appropriation of federal funds and require the Department of Economic Security (DES) to deposit federal administrative shares before any expenditures. Additionally, the bill mandates improvements in SNAP eligibility determination processes, including the use of data from various state agencies and prohibiting reliance solely on self-attestation for residency verification. It also introduces reporting requirements and mandates eligibility reviews based on substantial changes in circumstances. Moreover, the bill amends the Out of School Time Grant Program to expand eligibility to school-age children aged 5 to 18 and adjusts cost-reduction requirements. It introduces new provisions for speech and audition services for infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing, transferring responsibilities from the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) to DES. The bill also increases relocation expenses for mobile home tenants, broadens eligibility for relocation assistance, and extends the Military Family Relief Fund's expiration date. A sunset provision is included, set to expire on July 1, 2027, ensuring that these updates are temporary unless further action is taken.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1476.04, 41-608.04, 41-1970, 41-2023, 41-3955, 43-1086, 33-1451, 33-1476.01, 35-313, 41-608, 38-431.03, 38-431.02, 35-190, 44-313, 35-751
House Engrossed Version (06/11/2026): 33-1476.01, 33-1476.04, 33-1476.05, 41-608.04, 41-1970, 41-2023, 41-3955, 43-1086, 33-1476.02, 33-1436, 33-1476, 33-1451, 35-313, 41-608, 38-431.03, 38-431.02, 35-190, 44-313, 35-751
Chaptered Version: 33-1476.01, 33-1476.04, 33-1476.05, 41-608.04, 41-1970, 41-2023, 41-3955, 43-1086, 33-1476.02, 33-1436, 33-1476, 33-1451, 35-313, 41-608, 38-431.03, 38-431.02, 35-190, 44-313, 35-751