SB 155 Virginia Senate · 2020 Regular Session

TANF; eligibility for drug-related felonies.

Summary
Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) shall not be denied such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 18.2-250, provided that such person is complying with, or has already complied with, all obligations imposed by the criminal court, is actively engaged in or has completed a substance abuse treatment program, participates in periodic drug screenings, and meets any other obligations as determined by the Department of Social Services. This bill was incorporated into SB 124.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2019
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Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2019 Last action Jan 10, 2020
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Dec 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Dec 18, 2019
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102019D
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Barbara Favola
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