HB5582Introduced in the House of Delegates
Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF
Introduced by Geno Chiarelli, District 78
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to extend the program for drug screening of applicants for TANF.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 666) · March 14, 2026
86
Yes
9
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 191)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Workforce then Health and Human Resources
To Workforce
Reported do pass with amend and title amend but first to Health and Human Resources
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Laid over on 3rd reading 3/12/2026 with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 577)
Senate requests House to concur
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 666)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/25/26
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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