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MO HB623

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Diane Franklin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons found guilty of a dangerous felony as defined in section 556.061 become permanently ineligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits
  • Effective date for the felony disqualification is January 1, 2016
  • Amends section 208.040 RSMo governing public assistance eligibility requirements
  • Existing TANF eligibility criteria remain unchanged, including requirements for dependent children under 18 (or 19 if in school), residency, and cooperation with paternity and child support enforcement

Legislative Description

Specifies that no person found guilty of a dangerous felony shall be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families benefits

Last Action

Referred: Children and Families(H)

1/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Children And Families1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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