HB1307: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); restrictions on use of cash assistance.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1307

Offered January 9, 2013
Prefiled August 30, 2012
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-621, relating to TANF; restrictions on the use of cash assistance.
Patron-- Ingram

Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-621 as follows:

§ 63.2-621. Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families paid to an eligible recipient pursuant to this chapter shall not be used (i) for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or lottery tickets or (ii) in any transaction in any (a) government store established for the sale of alcoholic beverages, (b) establishment in which pari-mutuel wagering or charitable gaming is conducted, or (c) establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers or other individuals connected with the business appear nude or partially nude.