IL HB3959

Establishes a statewide suspicion-based substance abuse screening and testing pilot program for all applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, subject to appropriations.

Requires the Department of Human Services to screen applicants and recipients at time of application and annual eligibility redetermination using an empirically validated substance abuse screening tool.

Mandates substance abuse testing for applicants or recipients if screening results give the Department reasonable suspicion of controlled substance use.

Makes applicants or recipients ineligible for TANF benefits if they refuse to take a substance abuse test, but allows reapplication after 6 months if they test negative for controlled substances.

Requires the Department to pay for substance abuse tests for applicants or recipients who test negative for controlled substance use.