TANF; eligibility, person who refuses to participate in periodic drug testing, drug-related felony. (SB204)
Introduced By
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron 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 (TANF) shall not be denied assistance solely because he has been convicted of a first-time 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 a substance abuse treatment program, and participates in drug screenings. The bill provides that a person who fails or refuses to participate in periodic drug testing or who tests positive for the use of illegal substances shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for a period of 12 months; however, such person is given one opportunity during the 12-month period to comply with the testing requirement and be reinstated to eligibility for TANF benefits. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/02/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102662D |
01/02/2018 | Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services |
01/11/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (SB204) |
01/19/2018 | Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (8-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |
01/19/2018 | Rereferred to Finance |
01/31/2018 | Failed to report (defeated) in Finance (7-Y 8-N) (see vote tally) |