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SD HB1293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Red Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $6,800,000 from the general fund to the Department of Social Services to increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefit amounts
  • Requires benefit amounts to equal fiscal year 2025 levels, effective immediately upon passage through July 1, 2027
  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval rather than the standard 90-day waiting period
  • Unexpended or unobligated funds will revert to the general fund per standard procedures in chapter 4-8

Legislative Description

Make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

Public Welfare and Assistance

Last Action

Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 0. J.J. 27

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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