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 Bill Status of HB0389  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  PUBLIC AID-DRUG SCREENING

House Sponsors
Rep. Jim Sacia

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

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/1-10.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that as a condition of initial eligibility for any benefits under the Code, an applicant must pass a drug screening. Provides that as a condition of continued eligibility for benefits, a recipient must pass random drug screenings as prescribed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that residents of facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act are exempt from the drug screening requirements.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
305 ILCS 5/1-10.5 new
Adds reference to:
305 ILCS 5/4-1.13 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/30/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia
  2/3/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2009HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/4/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee
  3/4/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/4/2009HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee
  3/11/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/11/2009HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
  3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Filed to Discharge Rules Committee Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseObjects to Motion Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5/25/2010HouseChair Rules Motion Lost
  5/25/2010HouseMotion Discharge Committee Lost
  5/25/2010HouseAppeal Ruling of Chair Rep. William B. Black
  5/25/2010HouseShall the Chair be Sustained
  5/25/2010HouseMotion to Sustain the Chair - Prevailed 068-048-000
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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