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MS SB2759

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum monthly TANF benefit for the first family member from $110 to $200 per month, while keeping the second family member at $36 per month and each additional member at $24 per month

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Chairmen of the House and Senate Public Health Committees by September 1, 2021 on the history, status, outcomes, and effectiveness of state agency job placement agreements for TANF participants

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to report by September 1, 2021 on the history, status, outcomes, and effectiveness of information and referral programs for birth control, prenatal care, abstinence education, marriage education, family preservation, and fatherhood

  • Maintains existing TANF program requirements including the 60-month lifetime benefit limit, mandatory work activities, school attendance requirements for children, and vaccination requirements for dependent children

Legislative Description

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; increase the monthly amount.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/23/2021
Public Health and Welfare1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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