This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Human Services to implement a legislative rule concerning a pilot program for drug screening applicants seeking cash assistance. Specifically, it pertains to the rule filed in the State Register on October 22, 2024, which is linked to the authority granted under section 9-3-6 of the code.

The bill aims to formalize the process for drug screening applicants for cash assistance, thereby establishing a framework for the Department of Human Services to follow in executing this pilot program. The legislative rule referenced in the bill is identified as 78 CSR 26, which outlines the specifics of the drug screening initiative.

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