HB 315 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash, and limits the items that may be purchased with TANF benefits

HB 315 restricts how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefit cards can be used. It prohibits cash withdrawals at ATMs, cash back on purchases, and purchases of alcohol, lottery tickets, tobacco products, or adult-oriented entertainment. Recipients who violate these rules face benefit suspensions (3 months for first offense, up to 5 years for repeat violations), while stores accepting TANF funds for banned items can be fined. The bill also requires TANF recipients to make at least one electronic benefit transfer (EBT) purchase within Missouri every 90 days to maintain benefits, with non-compliance triggering temporary suspension.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Introduced House Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to strengthen penalties for repeated noncompliance with assistance program rules and clarify eligibility requirements for resuming participation. The changes also update administrative procedures for handling cases where recipients no longer reside in Missouri.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on assistance program compliance, but enforcement mechanisms have been strengthened for repeat offenders.
ENFORCEMENT

Added a new provision requiring a five-year disqualification period for any third or subsequent occurrence of noncompliance with program rules.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the requirement for resuming participation from simply applying again to requiring that the individual apply and be determined eligible by the department.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Added language specifying that when a recipient is found to no longer be a Missouri resident, their case shall be closed and this triggers automated procedures.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill metadata including session information, bill type designation, and chief clerk name from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler.

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Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred: Government Efficiency(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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