HB 560: Administrative Process Act; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought, limitations.
HB 560 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAdministrative Process Act; exemptions; limitations; appeals of case decisions regarding benefits sought. Specifies that the Administrative Process Act applies to case decisions regarding the grant or denial, including determinations of eligibility and approved levels of service, of Temporary Assistance for Needy Famil...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for more accurate distribution of benefits
Risks
- Increased legal and administrative costs for state agencies
Society
Benefits
- Expands due process protections for benefits applicants
- Provides clearer pathways to challenge eligibility denials
Risks
- Possible delays in final determinations due to expanded judicial scrutiny
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Expanded judicial review may increase court backlog and delay final benefit decisions
Analysis based on bill abstract; specific statutory language for APA modifications not reviewed
Where it stands
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