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MS HB689
MS HB689TANF funds; DHS shall use certain amount of each year to fund grants for providing marriage counseling to military and first responder families.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 43-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall Set Aside A Certain Amount Of The Monies Received By The State Under The Federal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Block Grant During Each Fiscal Year To Fund Grants To Nonprofit Organizations Specifically Working With Military Or First Responder Families, Or Both, To Provide Marriage Counseling, Preparation And Support; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) allocate at least $10 million annually from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds to provide grants for marriage counseling, preparation, and support services specifically for military and first responder families. Military families are defined broadly to include all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and National Guard, while first responders encompass firefighters, emergency medical technicians, rescue squad members, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and sworn members of the State Fire Marshal's office. These grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that are recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are dedicated to serving these specific family groups. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law regarding TANF funds to reflect this new provision, ensuring that these dedicated funds supplement, rather than replace, other existing revenue sources for these services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0689.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0689IN.htm |
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