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2009 SESSION
SB 872 TANF; eligibility for food stamps when convicted of drug-related felonies.
Introduced by: Patricia S. Ticer | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Requires persons otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to not be denied benefits solely due to a previous conviction of a felony drug offense pursuant to § 18.2-250. The otherwise eligible person must comply with all obligations imposed by the criminal court and be actively engaged in or have completed a substance abuse treatment program. The bill mirrors the authorized federal exemption already granted for food stamp applicants.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/08 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 094489336
- 12/29/08 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- 01/23/09 Senate: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (9-Y 6-N)
- 01/23/09 Senate: Rereferred to Finance
- 02/11/09 Senate: Left in Finance