Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05070 Compare Versions

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11 General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5070
22 January Session, 2013 LCO No. 318
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55 REP. MILLER L., 122nd Dist.
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1313 LCO No. 318
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1919 REP. MILLER L., 122nd Dist.
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2121 AN ACT CONCERNING TESTING OF CASH ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS FOR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS.
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2323 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
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2525 That title 17b of the general statutes be amended to require that all recipients of state cash assistance age eighteen and older be tested for use of illicit drugs. Upon the first positive drug test result, the recipient shall be evaluated for drug dependence by a health care provider and treated for such dependence if recommended by the provider. Upon a second positive test result, the recipient shall be required to attend a drug treatment program. Upon the third positive test result, or if such recipient fails to complete a required treatment program, the recipient's benefits shall be terminated and the recipient shall be declared ineligible for future benefits.
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2929 To test recipients of cash assistance for use of illicit drugs and require treatment if necessary.