SNAP work-requirement waivers · all 51 jurisdictions
Do SNAP work-requirements apply to you? It depends on your state.
Since OBBBA (July 2025), the ABAWD work requirement applies to most SNAP recipients ages 18–64 without dependents. But some states and counties still have active waivers, and several exemptions apply. Pick your state.
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No urgency, no upsell. Waiver status, who is subject, what counts as work, and where to go — each one cited.
abawdmap.us summarizes state SNAP ABAWD work-requirement waiver status for informational purposes. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Verify with your state SNAP agency. Not affiliated with USDA, FNS, or any state agency. For benefits help, contact your state SNAP agency or a legal-aid clinic.
Waiver status by state
See where the rule applies at a glance
Each tile is a state, shaded by its ABAWD waiver status in calm tones — never alarm-coded. As of the latest verification, 3 jurisdictions hold an active statewide waiver. Select a state for the full answer.
How it works
From your state to a clear answer in one step
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Waiver status, whether you're subject and the exemptions, what counts as work, and your state SNAP agency — each card cited.
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The full table
Compare waiver status across all states
Filter by status or sort by state. Every row links to that state's official SNAP agency page.
| Detail | SNAP agency | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Alaska | Verify with your agency | Alaska has special OBBBA noncontiguous-state waiver standing through 2028, but no current active grant was confirmed. | Agency |
| Arizona | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Arkansas | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| California | Partial / area relief | The statewide waiver ended; the time limit applies statewide from June 1, 2026. | Agency |
| Colorado | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Connecticut | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Nov 30, 2025 and has since expired. | Agency |
| Delaware | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| District of Columbia | No waiver — rule applies | The waiver was reinstated only through Dec 31, 2025 and has since expired. | Agency |
| Florida | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Georgia | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Hawaii | Verify with your agency | Hawaii has special OBBBA noncontiguous-state waiver standing through 2028, but no current active grant was confirmed. | Agency |
| Idaho | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Illinois | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide waiver; the first countable month was December 2025 and the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Indiana | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Iowa | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Kansas | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Kentucky | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Nov 30, 2025 and has since expired. | Agency |
| Louisiana | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Maine | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Maryland | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Massachusetts | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Michigan | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Feb 28, 2026 and has since expired. | Agency |
| Minnesota | Active statewide waiver | Active statewide waiver, expiring June 30, 2026. | Agency |
| Mississippi | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Missouri | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Montana | Active statewide waiver | Active statewide waiver, expiring June 30, 2026. | Agency |
| Nebraska | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Nevada | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Jan 31, 2026 and has since expired. | Agency |
| New Hampshire | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| New Jersey | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Jan 31, 2026 and has since expired. | Agency |
| New Mexico | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Dec 31, 2025 and has since expired. | Agency |
| New York | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide waiver; ABAWD rules apply statewide from March 1, 2026. | Agency |
| North Carolina | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| North Dakota | Active statewide waiver | Active statewide waiver, expiring June 30, 2026. | Agency |
| Ohio | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Oklahoma | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Oregon | Partial / area relief | The statewide waiver ended Dec 31, 2025. | Agency |
| Pennsylvania | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Rhode Island | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Feb 28, 2026 and has since expired. | Agency |
| South Carolina | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| South Dakota | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Tennessee | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Texas | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Utah | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Vermont | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Virginia | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Washington | No waiver — rule applies | The statewide waiver was reinstated only through Jan 31, 2026 and has since expired. | Agency |
| West Virginia | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Wisconsin | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
| Wyoming | No waiver — rule applies | No statewide ABAWD waiver verified; the time limit applies. | Agency |
Exemptions
Might an exemption apply to you?
Tick any that may apply. We reflect it back plainly — your state SNAP agency makes the determination. Nothing is saved or sent; your choices stay in your browser.
Tick any that may apply to you. If none apply and you are ages 18–64 without a dependent child under 14, you are likely subject to the work requirement — confirm with your state SNAP agency.
Source: USDA FNS work requirements
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Every waiver-status claim traces to USDA FNS, a court order, or a state SNAP agency — never an aggregator. The full citation list lives on the Sources page.
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Where we can't confirm a state's current waiver from a primary source, we mark it 'verify with your agency' rather than guess. Nothing here is invented.
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