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HB500 • 2025

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act; increase access to and amount of benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act; increase access to and amount of benefits

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Sponsor
Cooper, Sharon
Last action
2026-03-06
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB500: Changes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits

This bill changes Georgia law to increase access to and the amount of benefits available through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

What This Bill Does

  • Increases the lifetime maximum limit on benefits a person can receive.
  • Revises how income and resources are counted when checking if someone qualifies for help.
  • Updates specific definitions used in the law to clarify rules.
  • Removes older laws that conflict with these new changes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Families applying for or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits in Georgia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state specific dollar amounts for increased benefits.
  • The exact date when these changes will take effect is not listed in the provided information.
  • Details on how income rules change are described generally but do not list new numbers.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Act; increase access to and amount of benefits