Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: TANF benefits; provide child care and transportation for applicants during initial orientation meetings.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION FOR APPLICANTS FOR TANF BENEFITS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESSING PERIOD, JOB READINESS CLASS, WORK PROGRAM INTAKE PROCESS AND OTHER INITIAL ORIENTATION MEETINGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |