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NY A05327

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Angelino

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires social services officials to mandate drug testing for all individuals determined eligible for any form of public assistance before distributing benefits.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules and regulations for testing methods, testing frequency, substances tested, and standards for failing the drug test.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Social Services2/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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