VIEW; screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. (HB234)
Introduced By
Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville) with support from co-patron Del. Dickie Bell (R-Staunton)
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. The bill provides that when a screening indicates reasonable cause to believe a participant is using illegal drugs, the Department of Social Services shall require 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
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/28/2013 | Committee |
| 12/28/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101318D |
| 12/28/2013 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/09/2014 | Assigned HWI sub: # 2 |
| 01/15/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB234) |
| 01/23/2014 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
| 01/23/2014 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB234) |
| 01/28/2014 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (20-Y 2-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/28/2014 | Committee substitute printed 14104449D-H1 |
| 01/28/2014 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/29/2014 | Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources |
| 01/29/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB234H1) |
| 02/04/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2014 | Assigned App. sub: Elementary & Secondary Education |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Appropriations |