VIEW; screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. (SB59)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) with support from co-patron Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Substance abuse screening and assessment of public assistance applicants and recipients.  Requires local departments of social services to screen each VIEW program participant to determine whether probable cause exists to believe the participant is engaged in the use of illegal drugs. This bill provides that, when a screening indicates reasonable cause to believe a participant is using illegal drugs, the Department shall require a formal substance abuse assessment of the participant, which may include drug testing.  Any person who fails or refuses to participate in a screening or assessment without good cause or who tests positive for the use of illegal drugs shall be ineligible to receive TANF payments for a period of one year. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/04/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100162D
01/04/2010Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/25/2010Impact statement from DPB (SB59)
01/29/2010Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (8-Y 6-N 1-A) (see vote tally)
01/29/2010Rereferred to Finance
02/09/2010Left in Finance