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GA HB500
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Cooper
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AI Summary
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Resets the 48-month lifetime limit for TANF cash assistance to begin July 1, 2026, instead of the original January 1, 1997 start date, effectively restarting the eligibility clock for recipients
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Establishes a $5,000 resource limit for TANF applicants when determining eligibility
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Excludes the equity value of one vehicle per family from resource calculations if used for work, training, education, or job search
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Allows an additional vehicle exclusion up to $4,650 in equity value when calculating family resources
Legislative Description
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act; increase access to and amount of benefits
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Public and Community Health2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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