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Florida first to bar welfare funds for tattoos, vapes, porn and more

State law forbids using public cash-assistance money for tattoos, pornography, vaping products, tanning services and other specified items; the program is funded by the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Published Aug 29, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Florida is the first state in the nation to ban the use of public assistance money for items such as tattoos, pornography, vapes, tanning and more.