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OH SB69

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Schaffer

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Origin

Senate

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies operating need-based programs to mandate urine drug tests for all applicants age 18 and older as a condition of eligibility for cash assistance, medical assistance, housing assistance, food assistance, or energy assistance.

  • Defines "controlled substance problem" as testing positive for controlled substances or their metabolites at levels specified in section 4511.19 of the Revised Code, with an exception for substances obtained by valid prescription and used as directed.

  • Makes applicants ineligible for the program if they refuse testing or test positive, and prohibits reapplication for at least 30 days after refusal or positive result.

  • Exempts federally-funded programs unless the federal agency responsible for the program approves the drug testing requirement or application would not result in loss of federal funding.

  • Excludes unemployment compensation benefits from the drug testing requirement.

Legislative Description

To establish a drug testing requirement for adults who apply for need-based programs that provide cash assistance, medical assistance, housing assistance, food assistance, or energy assistance.

Adults applying for need-based assistance-drug testing

Last Action

To Health, Human Services, & Aging

2/10/2011

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