MO HB1377

State elected officials must undergo chemical testing for drug content in blood or urine before taking office and once every two years thereafter, with costs paid by the official.

Testing must be performed by licensed medical personnel or persons with valid permits from the state department of health and senior services using approved methods.

Refusal to submit to drug testing is treated as admission of illegal drug use and subjects officials to applicable sanctions; officials testing positive for unlawfully prescribed or abused drugs must participate in treatment programs.

Department of Social Services shall screen and test Temporary Assistance for Needy Families applicants and recipients with reasonable suspicion of illegal controlled substance use, with refusal or positive results causing one-year ineligibility.

Department employees must report suspected illegal drug use or fraudulent income/household size reporting by welfare recipients or face immediate termination; annual reporting to the General Assembly on program results is required.