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MS HB1329
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lance Varner
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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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