TANF; cash assistance; duration

HB 2349 sets a 60-month (5-year) limit on cash assistance for most Arizona families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. It directly affects families where the head of household or spouse has received TANF cash aid for 60 months total, regardless of whether months were consecutive or funded from other states or tribal programs. Key exceptions include child-only cases, families living on Indian reservations with high unemployment, and situations where benefits were below the full monthly amount. Families meeting work and school attendance requirements (90% for children) may qualify for an additional 12 months under hardship provisions. The law applies retroactively from June 30, 2025, and terminates TANF eligibility for those exceeding the limit as of July 1, 2025.