VIEW; substance abuse screening and assessment of public assistance applicants and recipients. (HB836)
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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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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
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Committee |
| 01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102825D |
| 01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/20/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/20/2016 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/29/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB836) |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |