If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by inserting new provisions related to the screening and testing of adult recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits. Specifically, it would require the Department of Economic Security (DES) to screen and test each adult recipient who is eligible for TANF and whom DES has reasonable cause to believe is engaging in the illegal use of controlled substances. Additionally, any recipient who tests positive for a controlled substance not prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider would be rendered ineligible for TANF benefits for a period of one year.

The bill also includes a provision that it would become effective on the general effective date, ensuring that these changes are implemented promptly. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the accountability and integrity of the TANF program by addressing substance abuse among its recipients.