One of several Virginia Republican bills--which aims to require drug tests for welfare recipients--may be one step closer to becoming law.
The bill would require initial screening of people seeking benefits under Virginia’s Temporary Aid for Needy Families Program. Those who screen positive would have blood drawn for more definitive tests. Those who fail would forfeit their benefits for at least a year.
Democrats opposed the bill as a violation of the U.S. Constitution's guarantee against unreasonable searches and seizures.
A decisive final house vote is expected by week's end.
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