HB 2751

Abstract

Amends the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and establish a program to test for the illegal use of a controlled substance, cannabis, or methamphetamine by an individual who (i) is eligible to receive TANF assistance or who receives TANF assistance on behalf of a child and (ii) is at least 18 years of age. Requires such individuals to take a substance abuse subtle screening inventory test administered in written or electronic form by a local office of the Department. Requires the local office of the Department to provide at the time an individual applies for TANF assistance certain information in writing including: (a) that the individual is required to take a written or electronic substance abuse subtle screening inventory test; (b) that the individual may be subject to random drug testing based on the results of the written or electronic substance abuse subtle screening inventory test; and (c) that the individual may be subject to drug testing if the local office of the Department believes, based on reasonable suspicion, that the individual is engaged in the illegal use of a controlled substance, cannabis, or methamphetamine. Establishes when a local office of the Department is considered to have reasonable suspicion to believe that an individual is engaged in the illegal use of a controlled substance, cannabis, or methamphetamine. Requires local offices of the Department to provide a list of drug abuse treatment programs to any individual who tests positive. Provides that an individual who tests positive and provides evidence that he or she is participating in a drug abuse treatment program shall continue to receive TANF assistance.