Bill > SB2689

This bill repeals a section of Mississippi law that required applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to undergo drug testing as a condition of eligibility. Specifically, Section 1 eliminates Section 43-17-6 of the Mississippi Code, which mandated drug testing for TANF applicants. Section 2 amends Section 43-17-5 by removing the provision that disqualified individuals aged 18 or older who were not in compliance with drug testing and substance use disorder treatment requirements. The bill makes a technical correction to the existing law by removing the reference to the now-eliminated drug testing requirement. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. TANF is a federal assistance program that provides financial support to low-income families with children, and this bill removes a specific eligibility requirement related to drug testing that was previously part of Mississippi's TANF program regulations.

Health and Social Services

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