South Dakota would create a new pilot program that gives extra monthly cash benefits to people receiving temporary assistance for needy families: $14 per month for eligible individuals ages 18-50 who menstruate, and $30 per month per child under age 3 for diapers. The benefits would be added to participants' existing electronic benefits cards and can only be used to purchase menstrual hygiene products (like tampons and pads) or diapers.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
The amendment extends the pilot program's reporting deadline from September 1, 2027, to September 1, 2029, and delays the program's expiration from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2029, effectively giving the pilot program two additional years to operate and collect data before evaluation. This change BROADENS the bill's original scope by providing a longer implementation and testing period for the menstrual hygiene and diaper benefit program.
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Referred to House Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 124
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Committee on Appropriations — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
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