IdahoH 07302026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program integrity measures and verification.

Sponsored By: HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 1 mixed.

Lottery winnings can end SNAP

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state matches Idaho lottery records with SNAP. Winnings of $3,000 or more are treated as verified. The state investigates as needed and must promptly disenroll your household if winnings are at or above the federal elderly or disabled SNAP resource limit.

Tougher SNAP rules on citizenship status

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state verifies U.S. citizenship at SNAP enrollment and rechecks only if there is a reason. Noncitizens are checked through the federal SAVE system at enrollment and each recertification; if SAVE fails, you must show federal documents. If records show you are not lawfully present or no longer qualify, the state immediately ends future SNAP and starts disenrollment. The state also reports any household member it cannot verify as a citizen or ineligible alien to USDA, even if that person is not applying. If someone in your home is ineligible under federal immigration rules, the state counts all of that person’s income and resources when deciding your eligibility and benefit amount.

Frequent data checks on SNAP eligibility

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state checks many records at least monthly, like death files, out‑of‑state EBT use, incarceration, Social Security, new hires, child support, HUD, fleeing‑felon, and change‑of‑address data. It also reviews job and tax records at least quarterly. If those records show a change, the state must review your case and adjust or end benefits if rules require it.

Shorter certification periods for some households

Beginning July 1, 2026, households with zero net income, those with an able‑bodied adult without dependents, or those the state finds unstable get certification periods no longer than four months. Households the state expects to become ineligible soon get one‑ to two‑month certifications. These shorter periods mean more frequent recertifications and a higher risk of gaps if paperwork is late.

Stricter application rules and fewer shortcuts

Beginning July 1, 2026, you must verify the identity of every person listed on your SNAP application. The state can give one month of aid for good cause while you get documents, but illness, no transport, or temporary absence are not good cause. You must show good cause again each month to keep that exception. One existing Idaho ID exception for people who already gave certain state documents remains. The state also cannot grant automatic eligibility based on noncash or in‑kind benefits unless federal law requires it.

Vehicle value rules may change

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state may use alternate federal vehicle‑allowance rules when counting your resources. This can change whether your vehicle counts and could help or hurt eligibility depending on the rule it sets.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

Camille Blaylock
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 29 • No: 6

House vote • 3/30/2026

House Floor Vote