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MS SB2464

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Mississippi Department of Human Services to transfer at least 30% of the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and available federal TANF funds to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) each fiscal year
  • Amends Section 43-27-33 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 by adding this new transfer requirement as subsection (2)
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an automatic repeal date of June 30, 2026, which appears to be a drafting error that would make the bill ineffective
  • Sponsored by Senator Simmons (12th District) and has passed the Mississippi Senate
  • Preserves existing Department of Human Services authority over TANF child welfare services, youth court operations, and family court operations

Legislative Description

Department of Human Services; require to transfer at least 30% of TANF block grant to Child Care and Development Fund.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/16/2026
Public Health and Welfare1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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