PUBLIC AID-DRUG SCREENING Senate SponsorsSen. Shane Cultra 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/1-10.5 newAmends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that as a condition of initial eligibility for any benefits under the Code, an applicant must pass a drug screening. Provides that as a condition of continued eligibility for benefits, a recipient must pass random drug screenings as prescribed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Exempts residents of a facility licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act from the drug screening requirements. Effective immediately. 10/12/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Shane Cultra 10/12/2011SenateFirst Reading 10/12/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 1/24/2012SenateAssigned to Human Services 2/7/2012SenateTo Human Services Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/9/2012SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 30, 2012 3/23/2012SenatePostponed - Human Services; Subcommittee on Special Issues 3/30/2012SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die