Bill Status of HB 4559   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  PUB AID-TANF-DRUG SCREENING

House Sponsors
Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.50 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall require a drug test to screen each individual who applies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and that subject to federal approval, the Department shall require a drug test to screen each individual who applies for benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Contains provisions concerning notice; persons required to comply with the drug testing requirements; persons exempt from the drug testing requirements; reimbursements for the cost of the drug testing; and other matters. Effective July 1, 2016.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/27/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  1/27/2016HouseFirst Reading
  1/27/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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