Bill Text: IL HB2805 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a 2-year pilot program requiring a drug test as a condition of eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Provides that the pilot program shall operate in 4 counties as prescribed by the Department; and that persons subject to the drug test shall include: (i) adult applicants and recipients who are suspected of using a controlled substance; and (ii) all mothers who receive TANF benefits. Provides that an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance as a result of a drug test required under the pilot program shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for one year after the date of the positive drug test, unless the individual verifies the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program. Requires the Department to submit an interim report to the Governor and the General Assembly, within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, on the Department's progress in developing the pilot program and implementing the pilot program. Requires the Department to submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly at the completion of the pilot program. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB2805 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HB2805-Introduced.html

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2015 and 2016 HB2805 Introduced , by Rep. Keith Wheeler SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
305 ILCS 5/12-4.49 new
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a 2-year pilot program requiring a drug test as a condition of eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Provides that the pilot program shall operate in 4 counties as prescribed by the Department; and that persons subject to the drug test shall include (i) adult applicants and recipients who are suspected of using a controlled substance; and (ii) all mothers who receive TANF benefits. Provides that an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance as a result of a drug test required under the pilot program shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for one year after the date of the positive drug test, unless the individual verifies the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program. Requires the Department to submit an interim report to the Governor and the General Assembly, within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, on the Department's progress in developing the pilot program and implementing the pilot program. Requires the Department to submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly at the completion of the pilot program. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning public aid.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
adding Section 12-4.49 as follows:
(305 ILCS 5/12-4.49 new)
Sec. 12-4.49. Drug testing pilot program. The Department of
Human Services shall develop a 2-year pilot program requiring a
drug test as a condition of eligibility for Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits provided under
Article IV of this Code. The pilot program shall operate in 4
counties as prescribed by the Department. Persons subject to
the drug test required under the pilot program shall include:
(1) Adult applicants and recipients who are suspected
of using a controlled substance.
(2) All mothers who receive TANF benefits.
An individual who tests positive for a controlled substance
as a result of a drug test required under the pilot program
shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits for one year after
the date of the positive drug test, unless the individual
verifies the successful completion of a substance abuse
treatment program.
Within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory

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Act of the 99th General Assembly, the Department shall submit
an interim report to the Governor and the General Assembly on
the Department's progress in developing the pilot program and
implementing the pilot program.
The Department shall submit a final report to the Governor
and the General Assembly at the completion of the pilot
program.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.