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IL HB2805

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Kay

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 2-year pilot program requiring drug testing as a condition of eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits in 4 counties selected by the Department of Human Services.

  • Mandates drug testing for adult applicants and recipients suspected of using controlled substances and all mothers receiving TANF benefits.

  • Makes individuals who test positive for controlled substances ineligible for TANF benefits for one year from the test date, unless they successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to submit an interim report within 6 months and a final report upon pilot program completion to the Governor and General Assembly.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

TANF-DRUG TEST-PILOT PROGRAM

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Public Benefits3/11/2015
Human Services3/2/2015
Rules2/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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