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MS SB2452
MS SB2452Applicants for TANF benefits; repeal section that requires drug testing as condition of eligibility.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Applicants For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Benefits To Undergo Drug Testing As A Condition For Eligibility; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the section of Mississippi law that required applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a federal program providing cash assistance to low-income families with children, to undergo drug testing as a condition of receiving benefits. It also makes conforming amendments to another section of the law that outlines eligibility requirements for TANF, specifically removing language that referenced the drug testing requirements. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2452.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2452IN.htm |
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