Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 689: TANF funds; DHS shall use certain amount of each year to fund grants for providing marriage counseling to military and first responder families.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 689 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: TANF funds; DHS shall use certain amount of each year to fund grants for providing marriage counseling to military and first responder families. Primary sponsor: Bubba Carpenter (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubba Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Blackwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Appropriations A