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 Bill Status of HB0490  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  PUB AID-TANF-DRUG SCREENING

House Sponsors
Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession 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) benefits. Provides 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. 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, 2017.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/20/2017HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  1/20/2017HouseFirst Reading
  1/20/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/2/2017HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/8/2017HouseTo Public Benefits Subcommittee
  3/31/2017HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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