Mississippi HB129 removes restrictions and penalties for TANF applicants and recipients.
Mississippi HB129 removes certain restrictions and penalties for applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. It increases income and resource limits for eligibility, removes the family cap on benefits, and eliminates mandatory up-front job searches for applicants. It also removes sanctions for noncompliance with drug testing and treatment requirements. The bill allows work exemptions for various reasons, including incapacity, temporary illness, and caretaking responsibilities.
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