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CT HB05766

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joe Hoxha

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the general statutes to require drug testing of cash assistance recipients administered by the Department of Social Services when there is evidence supporting reasonable suspicion of illegal substance use

  • Recipients who test positive for illegal substances must complete an education and treatment program as a condition of continued assistance

  • Recipients declared 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 Concerning Drug Testing Of Persons Receiving State-administered Cash Assistance.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2023

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