TANF; cash assistance; duration

Arizona's HB 2560 sets a 60-month (5-year) lifetime limit on cash assistance for most families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. It applies retroactively to assistance received since October 2002, meaning families who have already received 60+ months of TANF cash aid as of July 1, 2026, will lose eligibility. Exceptions include child-only cases, families on Indian reservations with high unemployment, and those with school attendance records over 90% for dependent children. Families meeting work participation requirements and school attendance rules may qualify for an additional 12-month extension. The bill directly affects TANF recipients by limiting their total cash assistance duration.