Applicants for TANF benefits; repeal section that requires drug testing as condition of eligibility.

SB 2689 would have repealed Mississippi’s requirement that applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits undergo drug testing to qualify for aid. This bill directly affected low-income families in Mississippi applying for TANF cash assistance, removing a specific eligibility barrier. The key provision was the repeal of Section 43-17-6 of the Mississippi Code, which mandated drug testing, and amending Section 43-17-5 to align with this change. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.