Virginia 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 155 — TANF; eligibility for drug-related felonies.

Last action — Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB124-Locke) (15-Y 0-N)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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 Text

  • Impact statement from DPB (SB155) View text Current html December 18, 2019

Action History

  1. Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB124-Locke) (15-Y 0-N)

  2. Impact statement from DPB (SB155)

  3. Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102019D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB124-Locke) (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Spruill, Lionell, Sr. — Yea
Kiggans, Jennifer A. — Yea
Morrissey, Joseph D. — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 155 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 155?
SB 155 is sponsored by Barbara A. Favola.
What is the current status of SB 155?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 155?
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