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MO HB47
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Department of Social Services must develop a program to screen and test work-eligible TANF applicants and recipients when there is reasonable cause to believe they use illegal controlled substances
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Applicants or recipients who test positive for unprescribed controlled substances are declared ineligible for TANF benefits for one year following an administrative hearing
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Department must refer individuals testing positive for controlled substances to substance abuse treatment programs approved by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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Other household members of an ineligible person may continue receiving TANF benefits as protective or vendor payments to a third-party payee
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Department of Social Services shall promulgate rules to implement the screening and testing provisions under Chapter 536 procedures
Legislative Description
Requires certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program benefits to be tested for the illegal use of controlled substances
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
1/12/2011