Drug testing requirement for TANF eligibility.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
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- House
- Latest action
- Jan 21, 2025
Where it stands
Introduced (Current step)
Committee (Needs attention)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What it does
Provides that as a condition of receiving temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), an individual who is at least 18 years of age must submit to and pass: (1) a drug test at the time the individual applies to receive TANF; and (2) routine, randomly scheduled drug tests while the individual is receiving TANF (required drug tests). Provides that the testing requirement does not apply to an individual who receives TANF benefits on behalf of a child and does not receive TANF benefits on the individual's own behalf. Requires county offices of the office of the secretary of family and social services (FSSA) to inform TANF applicants of the drug testing requirement. Provides that an…
What moved
Who is involved
- Michelle DavisLead sponsor
- J.D. PrescottSponsor
- Jack JordanSponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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