SB 552 Eligibilty for TANF

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Bill ID:2012 Senate Bill 552
Introduced:Monday, January 16, 2012
Sponsors: ---
Status:Introduced
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Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families assistance shall not be denied assistance solely because he has been convicted of a felony offense of possession of a controlled substance provided he complies with all obligations imposed by the court and the Department of Social Services, is actively engaged in or has completed substance abuse treatment, and participates in drug screenings.

Related Issues: Drug Policy

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