TANF; eligibility for drug-related felonies. (SB155)

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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 such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 18.2-250, provided that such person is complying with, or has already complied with, all obligations imposed by the criminal court, is actively engaged in or has completed a substance abuse treatment program, participates in periodic drug screenings, and meets any other obligations as determined by the Department of Social Services. This bill was incorporated into SB 124. Read the Bill »

Status

01/10/2020: Incorporated into Another Bill

History

Date	Action
12/18/2019	Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102019D
12/18/2019	Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/09/2020	Impact statement from DPB (SB155)
01/10/2020	Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB124-Locke) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)