FL H1117

Department of Children and Families must drug test TANF applicants who have a drug-related felony conviction within the last 10 years or are reasonably suspected of illegal drug use.

Individual applicants bear the cost of drug testing; if they test negative, the department shall increase their initial TANF benefit by the testing amount.

Individuals who test positive are ineligible for TANF benefits for 1 year, or 3 years if they test positive a second time, unless they complete substance abuse treatment.

Individuals can reapply after 6 months if they document completion of a licensed substance abuse treatment program and pass a new drug test.

Appropriates $424,570 in nonrecurring federal funds to the Department of Children and Families for technology modifications to implement the law, effective July 1, 2017.