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NY A01818
Bill
Status
1/13/2017
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 public assistance before distributing any benefits.
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules governing testing methods, testing frequency, substances tested for, and standards for failing the drug test.
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Requires individuals who fail the drug test to enroll in a drug rehabilitation program certified by the Commissioner of Health.
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Makes persons ineligible to receive public assistance if they 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
referred to social services
1/3/2018