Why 3/5: It clarifies legal protections for pregnant individuals, impacting specific interactions with child protective services.
This bill clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by her healthcare provider cannot be the sole reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. This change provides legal protection for pregnant individuals following medical advice, potentially reducing barriers to seeking necessary healthcare during pregnancy.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101391D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB36)
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Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.”) · Read the actual bill →