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MS SB2804

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new requirement prohibiting the Department of Human Services from providing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to any person convicted of more than two felony offenses in Mississippi.

  • Repeals Section 43-12-71, which currently allows Mississippi to opt out of the federal drug felony provision under 21 USC Section 862(a), thereby subjecting the state to federal restrictions on assistance to drug offenders.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

TANF; prohibit assistance to persons convicted of multiple felonies.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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