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MS HB1329

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lance Varner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-12-19 of Mississippi Code to establish work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients
  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing waivers of federal work requirements under 7 USC Section 2015(o), except during formal declarations of natural disaster
  • Requires eligible SNAP recipients aged 18-59 without dependents under 18 to participate in an employment and training program if determined eligible by the department, unless federal law prohibits the requirement
  • Exempts individuals who qualify for exemptions and those with children under 18 in their home from the employment and training program requirement
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

SNAP benefits; require certain recipients of to participate in an employment and training program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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