HB114 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, cash assistance limited, exceptions, Welfare Cap Act
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) benefits may not be provided
to a family in which the grantee or spouse of the
grantee has received assistance for more than 60
months. Some families may receive federal TANF
assistance beyond 60 months if certain criteria are
satisfied</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would limit the award of TANF
benefits to a lifetime cumulative total of 48
months beginning October 1, 2012, and a lifetime
cumulative total of 36 months beginning October 1,
2013, for all adult TANF recipients except those
who qualify for a hardship exemption</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to public assistance; to further provide
for limitations on the lifetime cumulative total of TANF
assistance a person may receive; and to provide exemptions.
</p>
Subjects
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB114 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |