Department of Human Services rule relating to pilot program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance

SB 332 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Human Services to implement a pilot program requiring drug screening for applicants seeking cash assistance benefits. This rule, documented as 78 CSR 26, directly affects individuals applying for state cash assistance programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The bill formally approves the Department’s existing legislative rule (filed October 22, 2024) that establishes the pilot program’s framework for conducting drug screenings. It does not create new policy but validates the Department’s authority to administer this specific pilot initiative.