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NY A02614
Bill
Status
1/26/2023
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 public assistance before distributing any benefits.
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to establish rules governing testing methods, frequency, tested substances, and standards for failing the drug test.
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Mandates that persons failing the drug test enroll in and actively participate in a health department-certified drug rehabilitation program to remain eligible for assistance.
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Requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts to report substance abuse information of public assistance-eligible persons to the commissioner, who must investigate and withhold benefits.
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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
1/3/2024