This bill proposes to amend current statutes related to the eligibility criteria for receiving temporary assistance for needy families cash benefits. Under the new provisions, the Department of Economic Security will be required to screen and test adult recipients suspected of illegal controlled substance use during the fiscal year 2025-2026. If a recipient tests positive for a non-prescribed controlled substance, they will be deemed ineligible for benefits for a period of one year.

The current law remains unchanged, but the bill introduces specific language that mandates drug screening and testing for certain recipients, thereby establishing a new eligibility requirement based on substance use. This addition aims to address concerns regarding the misuse of benefits by individuals engaging in illegal drug use.