SB13 - Public Assistance Recipients May Be Asked to Take Drug Test

SB 0013

Public Assistance Recipients May Be Asked to Take Drug Test

Sponsor:	Russell
LR Number:	L0257.01I	Fiscal Note:	0257-01
Committee:	Public Health and Welfare
Last Action:	01/20/97 - Hearing Conducted S Public Health & Welfare Committee		Journal page:
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Effective Date:	August 28, 1997

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Current Bill Summary

SB 13 - This act provides that a person receiving public assistance is deemed to agree to a drug test to determine the use of controlled substances, upon the request of the Director of the Department of Social Services or the County Prosecuting Attorney. Any public assistance recipient who tests positive for the use of a non-prescribed controlled substance, shall after an administrative hearing, be declared ineligible for all public assistance benefits for 3 years.

Any public assistance recipient who has plead guilty or has been found guilty of violating any provision of Chapter 195, Drug Regulations, shall be ineligible to receive public assistance for a period of time not to exceed 5 years to be determined by the sentencing judge.
CHERYL GRAZIER