TANF; assistance when convicted of drug-related felony, ineligible if fail or refuse drug testing. (SB835)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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 that 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 |
|---|---|
| 12/28/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100684D |
| 12/28/2012 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
| 01/10/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB835) |
| 01/18/2013 | Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendment (13-Y 1-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/18/2013 | Rereferred to Finance |
| 01/29/2013 | Reported from Finance with amendment (13-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/30/2013 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/31/2013 | Read second time |
| 01/31/2013 | Reading of amendments waived |
| 01/31/2013 | Committee amendments agreed to |
| 01/31/2013 | Engrossed by Senate as amended SB835E |
| 01/31/2013 | Printed as engrossed 13100684D-E |
| 02/01/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (SB835E) |
| 02/01/2013 | Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/06/2013 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/06/2013 | Read first time |
| 02/06/2013 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 02/06/2013 | Assigned HWI sub: #4 |
| 02/07/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 0-N) |
| 02/18/2013 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this legislation that seeks to allow certain individuals convicted of drug-related felonies access to public benefits.