Racist Indiana bill passes house to drug test Welfare recipients
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A controversial and potentially costly move by the state legislature could require thousands of Hoosiers receiving welfare to undergo drug tests.
The proposal to require recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to take written drug tests passed in the House with an overwhelming majority on Monday. The vote was 78-17.
Government assistance recipients would take a written test first. If the test indicated likely drug use, they could be chosen for a monthly random drug test.
"If you get tested and you're clean, then you won't be retested," said McMillin.
A positive test from the random drug test would mean a treatment program or your losing the ability to receive help from the state.
"If you have money for drugs, you probably wouldn't need money from the government," said Paggett, who said she was in favor of the move.
Testing would cost the state a half-million dollars. But supporters say overall, the state would save $1.5 million in aid they would withhold from drug users.
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