Bill Text: VA HB226 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: TANF; eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-12-03 - House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions [HB226 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2011-HB226-Introduced.html

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HOUSE BILL NO. 226 Offered January 13, 2010 Prefiled January 11, 2010 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-607.1, relating to TANF eligibility; drug related felonies. ---------- Patron-- Watts ---------- Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 63.2-607.1 as follows:

§ 63.2-607.1. Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies.

A person who is otherwise eligible to receive TANF assistance shall be exempt from the application of § 115(a)(1) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L. 104-193, and 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 such person complies 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 any other obligations as determined by the Department.