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H07302026 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding Supplemental Nutrtition Assistance Program integrity measures and verification.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRTITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -- Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding Supplemental Nutrtition Assistance Program integrity measures and verification.

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRTITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation strengthens the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by implementing rigorous verification and data-matching protocols. The bill requires the Department of Health and Welfare to establish data-sharing agreements with state and federal agencies to monitor lottery winnings, incarceration status, death records, and out-of-state EBT transactions to ensure benefits are reserved for eligible residents. Additionally, the act limits the use of broad-based categorical eligibility, mandates more frequent certification periods for unstable households, and requires public reporting on fraud investigations and improper payments to improve program transparency and accountability. These provisions ensure Idaho is in compliance with the changes implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 19, 2026

LINKS

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