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MS HB485

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires fathers of children receiving TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC benefits to participate in the Department of Human Services Responsible Fatherhood Initiative program
  • Participation mandate is a minimum of 4 hours per month for 12 months
  • Applies to all fathers of eligible children across the specified public assistance programs
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Public assistance; require fathers of children receiving to participate in DHS Responsible Fatherhood Initiative program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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