Bill Status of HB4810  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  PUB AID-TANF-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jim Sacia - Chapin Rose - Jil Tracy - Jim Watson - Rich Brauer, David Reis, Robert W. Pritchard, Randy Ramey, Jr. and Renée Kosel

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/4-1.13 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services may require substance abuse testing as a condition for assistance under the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) program. Provides that the Department shall implement a pilot program of substance abuse testing as a condition for TANF eligibility in at least 3 counties, followed by statewide implementation after certain steps have been completed. Contains provisions concerning test results. Requires an annual report to the General Assembly. Provides that these provisions do not apply to an individual 65 years of age or older or to a resident of a facility licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act or the MR/DD Community Care Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/12/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia
  1/12/2010HouseFirst Reading
  1/12/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy
  2/9/2010HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson
  2/25/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
  3/10/2010HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Human Services Committee; 003-004-000
  3/10/2010HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
  3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  8/26/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die