This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Human Services to establish a legislative rule concerning a pilot program for drug screening applicants seeking cash assistance. The legislative rule, which was filed in the State Register on October 22, 2024, is specifically related to the implementation of this pilot program.

The bill aims to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Human Services to proceed with the drug screening initiative, which is intended to ensure that cash assistance is provided to individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria. The text indicates that this section is new, and therefore, no deletions or existing legal language have been modified in this context.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5A-1