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2020 SESSION
HB 814 TANF; eligibility for drug-related felonies.
Introduced by: Jeion A. Ward | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) shall not be denied such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 18.2-250, provided that such person is complying with, or has already complied with, all obligations imposed by the criminal court, is actively engaged in or has completed a substance abuse treatment program, participates in periodic drug screenings, and meets any other obligations as determined by the Department of Social Services.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102605D
- 01/07/20 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/14/20 House: Assigned HWI sub: Social Services
- 01/23/20 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB566-Guzman) by voice vote
- 01/28/20 House: Incorporated by Health, Welfare and Institutions (HB566-Guzman) by voice vote