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MO HB801

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all MO HealthNet benefit recipients convicted of drug-related crimes, including those under chapter 195, to enroll and participate in a court-ordered drug treatment program to maintain eligibility
  • Directs the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services to apply for federal waivers from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services necessary to implement the provision while maintaining federal funding participation
  • Implementation is subject to appropriation and dependent on receipt of necessary federal waivers to ensure continued federal participation in the MO HealthNet program

Legislative Description

Requires recipients of MO HealthNet benefits who have been convicted of a crime involving drug use to enroll in a drug treatment program in order to continue receiving benefits

Last Action

Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Accountability3/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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