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2005 SESSION

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HB 1761 Food stamp benefits; drug-related felonies.

Introduced by: James H. Dillard-resigned 9/1 | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Food stamp benefits; drug-related felonies.  Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive food stamp benefits shall not be denied such assistance because the person has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 18.2-250, provided 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 any other obligations as determined by the Department. While the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families federal legislation bars food stamps to such persons, the federal law does permit states to opt out of this provision.


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