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NY A05327
Bill
Status
2/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Angelino
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AI Summary
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Requires social services officials to mandate drug testing for all individuals determined eligible for any form of public assistance before distributing benefits.
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules and regulations for testing methods, testing frequency, substances tested, and standards for failing the drug test.
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Requires individuals who fail the drug test to enroll in and actively participate in a drug rehabilitation program certified by the Commissioner of Health or lose public assistance eligibility.
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Mandates health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts report substance abuse information about public assistance applicants to the Commissioner, who must investigate and withhold assistance pending placement in a rehabilitation facility or treatment 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; 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
1/5/2022