HB689Introduced in the House
TANF funds; DHS shall use certain amount of each year to fund grants for providing marriage counseling to military and first responder families.
Introduced by Lester Carpenter, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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