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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 46-294, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 46, chapter 2, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 46-300.08; relating to temporary assistance for needy families.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Arizona by extending the lifetime limit for cash assistance from twelve months to sixty months for heads of households, their spouses, and adult nonparent relatives receiving assistance on behalf of dependent children, and also aligns this limit with federal law where applicable, while clarifying that this sixty-month limit does not apply to "child-only" cases where assistance is solely for the benefit of children. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Department of Economic Security from requiring drug testing for any TANF recipient, except as otherwise provided by law, and makes these changes retroactive to June 30, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85442 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1783p.htm |
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