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HB 780 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; distribution of benefits.

Introduced by: Tony O. Wilt | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; distribution of benefits; restrictions. Provides that the Department of Social Services shall distribute TANF benefits only in the form of debit cards or direct deposits into savings or checking accounts and prohibits the distribution of TANF benefits in the form of a paper check. The bill expands restrictions on the use of TANF cash benefits.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; distribution of benefits; restrictions. Provides that the Department of Social Services shall distribute TANF benefits only through electronic benefit cards or direct deposits, and that all TANF electronic benefit cards shall be limited to the TANF Program and conspicuously indicate that they are issued for the purpose of redeeming TANF benefits. The bill expands restrictions on the use of TANF cash benefits and prohibits persons from accepting TANF benefits in exchange for any restricted item or service.