ArizonaHB 4162Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

human services; 2026-2027

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

2026-2027appropriating moniesdepartment of economic security (des)des (see also: department of economic security)drug testingelectronic benefit transfer cardseligibility evaluationserror ratehuman servicesproperty - title 33snap (see also: supplemental nutrition assistance program)speech and audition servicesstate government - title 41successionsupplemental nutrition assistance program (snap)tanf cash benefits recipientstaxation of income - title 43

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

11 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.

More moving help for mobile-home owners

Eligible park tenants get actual moving costs up to $22,500 for single-section homes or $30,000 for multisection homes, anywhere in Arizona. Help covers moves caused by park redevelopment, a change in use, qualifying rent increases, or conversion from age-restricted to all-age housing. Rent-based help requires owning and living in the home, with increases exceeding 10% plus the prior 12-month West-A inflation rate. Tenants can instead take 40% of the cap—$9,000 or $12,000—after meeting contract requirements and providing endorsed title, lien releases, and proof of paid taxes. An extra one-time payment up to $2,500 can cover ground-setting a relocated home outside the old park; moving assistance requires contract submission and approval.

Military families keep relief through 2031

The Military Family Relief Fund continues through December 31, 2031, instead of ending December 31, 2026. Eligible families can seek up to $20,000 total, including up to six months of mortgage, rent, or utility help. More residency proof is accepted, including an Arizona license, vehicle registration, or an organization's verification of homelessness and Arizona residency. Applicants still need 12 months of continuous physical presence, qualifying service and Arizona connections, and discharge under honorable conditions when applicable. Unused, uncommitted account money transfers to the Veterans Donations Fund on December 31, 2031.

Young children's hearing services move agencies

By November 1, 2026, existing and pending listening and spoken-language contracts move to Arizona's Department of Economic Security without changing status. Agencies must prevent service gaps, and remaining 2026–2027 funds transfer after contractor bills are paid. Beginning July 1, 2027, the department contracts with in-state providers for eligible deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers, subject to funding. It refers families to contracted providers and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. A certified auditory verbal educator or therapist must provide or oversee services in home-like, clinical, school, or virtual settings.

Military donation tax credit lasts longer

Arizona extends its credit for cash gifts to either Military Family Relief Fund veterans account through tax years beginning by December 31, 2031. The credit cannot exceed your gift, Arizona income tax bill, or filing-status cap. Caps are $200 for single filers and heads of household, and $400 for joint filers. Spouses filing separately when eligible to file jointly each claim half the credit allowed on a joint return. Only the first $1 million in otherwise qualifying donations each calendar year qualifies, on a first-come, first-served basis; receipts are required.

Drug tests can stop adult cash aid

During fiscal year 2026–2027, Arizona must screen and test adult TANF cash recipients when reasonable cause suggests illegal controlled-substance use. A positive test for a controlled substance not prescribed by a licensed health care provider makes that adult ineligible for one year. The law does not state the dollar amount of benefits lost.

More kids qualify; care savings vary

Grant-supported out-of-school care now covers ages 5–18, up from an upper age limit of 12, including kindergarten-eligible or enrolled five-year-olds. Children must need care outside school instruction, and household income must be $150,000 or less per year. Providers must mainly operate outside school hours, have care experience, serve only eligible pupils, and support learning, development, or enrichment. The program can lower family costs or expand free care; it no longer requires savings of at least two-thirds. Families are not guaranteed free care or a set savings amount.

Rural grants can expand after-school facilities

Through June 30, 2027, rural out-of-school care grants can pay for public-building projects that expand care. Projects must pair a school district with a nonprofit experienced in serving eligible pupils. Covered costs include construction, renovation, facility improvements, and related building expenses. The law sets no grant amount.

Arizona creates temporary SNAP administration fund

Arizona creates a Department of Economic Security fund for federal money that pays for SNAP administration. Federal administrative money must enter this fund before it is spent. The money is available without further legislative approval, and the fund section ends after June 30, 2027. This fund does not change household SNAP eligibility or benefit amounts.

SNAP families face tighter eligibility checks

Until June 30, 2027, Arizona must check specified state and federal records when deciding or reviewing SNAP eligibility. Records include gambling, treatment, wages, unemployment, corrections, Social Security, new hires, child support, and fleeing-fugitive information. Reliable information suggesting a change that affects eligibility must trigger a case review under federal SNAP rules. Arizona generally cannot accept a person's statement alone as proof of residency, except in unusual circumstances allowed by federal law.

Park landlords face added notice penalties

Park landlords owe an added payment when they change land use before the date in their policy statements without required notice. They must pay the relocation fund $500 per occupied single-section space or $800 per occupied multisection space. The added payment no longer also depends on violating the separately referenced legal requirements. This money goes to the fund, not directly to tenants.

Housing grants get new funding priorities

For each budget year's first four months, Arizona Housing Trust Fund awards first cover state matching money for specified federal programs. Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and housing or shelter for people with treatment-resistant serious mental illness come later in the order. This gives matching funds earlier access while placing those shelter and housing projects behind them. The law sets no award amounts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

David Livingston
Republican • House
Julie Willoughby
Republican • House
Michael Carbone
Republican • House
Neal Carter
Republican • House
Steve Montenegro
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote • 6/10/2026

Appropriations: DP

Yes: 15 • No: 1 • Other: 2

House vote • 6/10/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
6/13/2026Governor
Senate First Reading
6/11/2026Senate
Third Reading: Passed
6/11/2026Senate
Miscellaneous Motion: Passed
6/11/2026Senate
Third Reading: Passed
6/11/2026House
Committee of the Whole: do pass amended
6/11/2026House
House Second Reading
6/10/2026House
Rules: C&P
6/10/2026House
Appropriations: DP
6/10/2026House
House First Reading
6/9/2026House

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