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SB 155 TANF; eligibility for drug-related felonies.
Introduced by: Barbara A. Favola | 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. This bill was incorporated into SB 124.
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HISTORY
- 12/18/19 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102019D
- 12/18/19 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- 01/10/20 Senate: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB124-Locke) (15-Y 0-N)