Missouri HB3245: Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3245 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE COOK. 6851H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 208.024 and 208.182, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to public assistance benefits, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 208.024 and 208.182, RSMo, are repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 208.024, to read as follows: 208.024. 1. Eligible recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) or [supplementary] supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits shall not use such funds in any electronic benefit transfer transaction in any [liquor store, casino, gambling casino, or gaming establishment, any retail establishment which provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment] prohibited establishment, or in any place for [the purchase of alcoholic beverages, lottery tickets, or tobacco products or for any item the department determines by rule is primarily marketed for or used by adults eighteen or older and is not in the best interests of the child or household] a prohibited purchase. An eligible recipient of TANF or SNAP assistance who makes a purchase in violation of this section shall reimburse the department of social services for such purchase. For any offense under this subsection, a TANF recipient shall lose his …

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Sponsors

• Bennie Cook (R, 143) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 10, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 9, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3245?

HB3245 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash.

What is the status of HB3245?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3245?

Bennie Cook (R, 143).

Where is the official record for HB3245?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3245&year=2026&code=R