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NY A01998
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Clifford Crouch
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AI Summary
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Requires social services officials to mandate drug testing for all persons determined eligible for any form of public assistance before distributing benefits.
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Grants the Commissioner of Health authority to establish rules and regulations regarding testing methods, testing frequency, tested substances, and what constitutes a failed test.
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Mandates that persons failing the drug test must enroll in a drug rehabilitation program certified by the Commissioner of Health.
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Denies public assistance eligibility to individuals who fail to enroll in or actively participate in the required rehabilitation program.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, he or she must submit to and pass a drug test.
Last Action
held for consideration in social services
5/28/2014