HOUSE BILL 1162

File Code: Social Services - Generally

Sponsored By:

Delegates Rosenberg, Taylor, and Rawlings

Entitled:

Public Assistance - Disqualification for Conviction of a Felony Involving a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Synopsis:

Providing that the State removes itself from specified provisions of federal law that require the disqualification for cash assistance or food stamps of an individual convicted of a felony involving a controlled dangerous substance; and limiting the application of the Act to the extent that it may conflict with provisions of State law relating to substance abuse by public assistance recipients and applicants and their eligibility for benefits.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Appropriations

2/16

Hearing 3/7 at 11:00 a.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Appropriations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42

Delegate Howard P. Rawlings, District 40

Delegate Casper R. Taylor, Jr., District 1C

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

FOOD STAMPS

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

WELFARE -see also- SOCIAL SERVICES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 88A Department of Human Resources

( 65A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered