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2010 SESSION

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SB 576 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); not be denied due to previous felony drug offense.

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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• 01/13/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101315D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/13/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101315D
• 01/13/10  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
• 01/22/10  Senate: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N)
• 01/22/10  Senate: Rereferred to Finance
• 02/09/10  Senate: Left in Finance