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HB 7104 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT DISREGARDING INCOME FROM PILOT CASH ASSISTANCE AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS FROM TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.

HB 7104 modifies eligibility rules for Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) by disregarding specific income sources when determining eligibility. It adds two key provisions: (1) income from approved pilot cash transfer programs (studying direct cash payments) is disregarded for up to 24 months, and (2) stipends from approved job training programs (like those run by the Office of Workforce Strategy or rehabilitation services) are disregarded for up to 36 months. This directly affects TFA applicants and recipients whose family members participate in these programs, preventing such income from reducing or eliminating their benefits. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and requires the Department of Social Services to maintain a public list of approved programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands TFA eligibility by disregarding income from cash/job programs, increasing state spending on essential social services without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDisregards job training stipends in TFA eligibility, enabling participation in workforce programs without losing benefits, directly supporting employment pathways.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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HS Joint Favorable Substitute → APP Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renamed to focus on disregarding income from pilot cash assistance and job training programs when determining Temporary Family Assistance eligibility, rather than addressing 'benefits cliffs.' The act now includes specific effective dates and amended sections, while removing the original definition of 'benefits cliff' and changing the pilot program's scope to include local agencies for waiver requests.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from addressing general benefits cliff issues to specifically disregarding income from pilot programs when calculating Temporary Family Assistance eligibility.
SCOPE

Bill title changed from addressing 'benefits cliffs' to disregarding income from pilot cash assistance and job training programs.

DEFINITION

Removed the definition of 'benefits cliff' and related language about implementing recommendations from a report on benefits cliffs.

TIMELINE

Added specific effective date of July 1, 2025, and structured amendments to existing sections.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded waiver request requirements to include local agencies in addition to federal and state agencies.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
4
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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