Melanie George Smith
- Democratic
Primary
This non-punitive, public-health oriented bill seeks to codify certain sections of the federal law known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), as amended by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), that requires states to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infant notify the child protection services system. This bill formalizes a uniform, collaborative response protocol for the development of a Plan of Safe Care for infants with prenatal substance exposure and their affected family or caregivers.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Judicial & Community Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Assigned to Judicial & Community Affairs Committee in Senate
Amendment HA 1 to HB 140 - Stricken in House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 1 to HB 140 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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