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MS HB1319
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jarvis Dortch
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that applicants for or recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits must cooperate with the Department of Human Services in determining paternity and enforcing child support obligations as a condition of eligibility.
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Maintains the existing cooperation requirement for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients in child support enforcement proceedings.
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Exempts SNAP recipients who do not cooperate with child support enforcement from disqualification periods that would otherwise apply to noncompliance with SNAP requirements.
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Prohibits the child support unit from pursuing paternity or support actions against SNAP applicants or recipients who refuse to cooperate in child support enforcement.
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Effective date: July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
SNAP recipients; not required to cooperate with child support enforcement to receive benefits.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020