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LC 1768

Generally revise TANF

2025 Regular Session

Proposes broad TANF reform, altering eligibility, benefits, and work requirements for needy families, impacting recipients and the agencies that administer the program.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1768

Summary of LC 1768 — Generally revise TANF

Overview

LC 1768 is a bill titled “Generally revise TANF” with a focus on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The available information indicates the bill’s purpose is to undertake a broad reform of TANF provisions. Specific statutory changes are not provided in the available records.

  • Bill number: LC 1768
  • Title: Generally revise TANF
  • Subject: Social Services
  • Classification: bill
  • Introduced: November 20, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and scope (as indicated by title)

The bill’s stated aim is to generally revise TANF. Without the text, precise objectives are unknown, but such revisions typically address areas such as:
- Eligibility criteria for TANF benefits
- Benefit levels or benefit calculation methods
- Work participation or work requirements
- Time limits or sanctions related to non-compliance
- Coordination with child care, supportive services, and other welfare programs
- Administration, reporting, and compliance measures
- State plan requirements and funding allocations

Note: These are common themes in TANF reforms and are not a statement of the actual provisions in LC 1768. The exact changes would require the bill’s text.

Key provisions and changes (not specified in provided materials)

The specific provisions of LC 1768 are not available in the provided information. If the full text becomes accessible, expect sections to address:
- Revisions to eligibility thresholds and documentation requirements
- Adjustments to the amount or duration of TANF benefits
- Modifications to work-related requirements and activities
- Changes to time limits, exemptions, or sanctions
- Enhancements or restructurings of supportive services (e.g., child care, transportation, employment services)
- Data reporting, oversight, and accountability measures for program integrity
- Interactions with co-sponsored programs (e.g., SNAP, childcare subsidies)

Affected parties

  • TANF recipients and applicant families
  • State TANF agency and frontline caseworkers
  • Local welfare departments or county-level agencies administering TANF
  • Service providers delivering employment, training, and supportive services
  • State budget and policymakers evaluating program costs and outcomes

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2024-11-20: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-11-20: Draft On Hold (status update same day)
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Interpretation: The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and is not expected to become law under its current form. There is no indicated committee action, floor debate, or enacted provisions.

Next steps and considerations

  • If legislators reintroduce similar reforms, a new bill would need to progress through committee hearings and floor votes.
  • For exact provisions, review the bill’s text and fiscal notes (if any) released during the legislative process.
  • Stakeholders may wish to monitor for any future TANF reform proposals that follow LC 1768’s general intent.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title and the information provided. Without the actual text, specific provisions cannot be confirmed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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