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 Bill Status of HB1234  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  PUB AID-TANF-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jim Sacia and David Reis

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession 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 ID/DD Community Care Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia
  2/1/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee
  3/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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