TANF benefits; increase monthly amount of.

SB 2688 would have increased the maximum monthly Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefit for the first family member in a dependent child's budget from $260 to a higher amount (the exact new figure is not specified in the provided text). It directly affects low-income families with children in Mississippi who qualify for TANF assistance under state eligibility rules. The bill amended Section 43-17-5 of Mississippi Code to raise this specific benefit cap, while maintaining other existing provisions about benefit calculation and eligibility. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.