TANF; assistance when convicted of drug-related felony. (HB1458)
Introduced By
Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families assistance shall not be denied assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance provided he complies with all obligations imposed by the court and the Department of Social Services, is actively engaged in or has completed substance abuse treatment, and participates in drug screenings. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/27/2012 | Committee |
12/27/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102025D |
12/27/2012 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/10/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1458) |
01/15/2013 | Assigned HWI sub: #4 |
01/22/2013 | Referred from Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/22/2013 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/31/2013 | Tabled in Rules |
Comments
The ACLU is monitoring this legislation that seeks to allow certain individuals convicted of drug-related felonies access to public benefits.
What an asinine bill. No felon deserves public assistance. If a felon needs public assistance, drop them off in the tribal region of Afghanistan with a rifle and let them earn the money.