Why 4/5: Directly impacts the rights and well-being of pregnant individuals seeking substance-use treatment.
This bill materially changes the rights of pregnant individuals undergoing prescribed opioid addiction recovery by clarifying that such treatment cannot be the sole reason for child abuse or neglect suspicion. It aims to remove a potential barrier to seeking vital substance-use treatment during pregnancy.
Cleared committee
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB283ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB283)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 585 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0585)