South Dakota appropriates $6.8 million to increase TANF benefit amounts through July 2027

Original title: make an appropriation for increasing the benefit amounts of the temporary assistance for needy families program, and to declare an emergency.

Last action · February 25, 2026: TabledSponsors: Red Dawn Foster and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

South Dakota allocates $6,800,000 from the to the Department of Social Services to increase temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit amounts to 2025 levels through July 1, 2027.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Department of Social Services

The department receives the $6,800,000 appropriation and must administer increased benefit amounts through July 1, 2027.

Directly affected

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program participants

Participants receive benefit amounts equal to those provided during fiscal year 2025 until July 1, 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being appropriated for TANF benefits?

The bill appropriates $6,800,000 from the .

When does this funding arrangement expire?

The increased benefit amounts remain in effect until July 1, 2027.

Which agency is responsible for distributing these funds?

The Department of Social Services administers the funds, with vouchers approved by its secretary and warrants drawn by the state auditor.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

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Feb 25, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Tabled
Feb 25, 2026Joint Committee on Appropriations
Scheduled for hearing
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
First read in House and referred to

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