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NY A01245
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
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 any benefits are distributed.
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules and regulations for testing methods, frequency, tested substances, and criteria for failing the drug test.
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Mandates that persons failing a drug test enroll in and actively participate in a drug rehabilitation program certified by the Commissioner of Health to remain eligible for benefits.
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Requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts to report substance abuse information of persons eligible for public assistance to the commissioner.
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Authorizes the commissioner to investigate reported substance abuse cases and withhold public assistance from individuals, placing them into substance abuse rehabilitation facilities or other programs.
Legislative Description
Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, he or she must submit to and pass a drug test; requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts report certain instances of substance abuse to the commissioner of social services.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/8/2020