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

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 (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

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/02/2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102662D
01/02/2018Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/11/2018Impact statement from DPB (SB204)
01/19/2018Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (8-Y 6-N) (see vote tally)
01/19/2018Rereferred to Finance
01/31/2018Failed to report (defeated) in Finance (7-Y 8-N) (see vote tally)