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OK SB1073
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services to screen Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicants and recipients for suspected illegal drug use and conduct urine dipstick testing on those with reasonable cause.
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Individuals who test positive for unprescribed controlled substances or refuse testing face a 3-year ineligibility period for TANF benefits after an administrative hearing, unless they successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program.
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Allows ineligible individuals to resume benefits if they complete approved substance abuse treatment and pass drug tests during a 6-month monitoring period following program entry.
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Requires social services specialists to report suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services when applicants or recipients test positive for illegal drugs or refuse testing.
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Permits other household members to continue receiving TANF benefits as protective or vendor payments despite one member's ineligibility based on drug testing results.
Legislative Description
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; adding drug-testing requirement as a condition for eligibility. Effective date.
Welfare
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/21/2012