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 engrossed version extended the pilot program's duration by two years, moving both the reporting deadline from September 1, 2027 to September 1, 2029 and the program expiration from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2029, which BROADENS the bill by allowing a longer evaluation 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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