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CT HB05716

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christine Pavalock-D'Amato

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of Connecticut general statutes to require drug testing for recipients of cash assistance programs administered by the Department of Social Services
  • Requires testing when there is evidence supporting reasonable suspicion that a recipient is using illegal substances
  • Mandates completion of an education and treatment program for recipients who test positive for illegal substances
  • Declares recipients ineligible for cash assistance if they fail to complete a required education and treatment program or test positive three or more times for illegal substance use

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Certain Recipients Of Cash Assistance To Undergo Tests For Use Of Illegal Substances.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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