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AZ SB1351
Bill
Status
1/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kate Brophy McGee
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 8-201 to modify the definition of "neglect" related to prenatal drug exposure in newborn infants.
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Expands the basis for determining neglect from prenatal drug exposure by allowing toxicology screens or other laboratory tests to indicate exposure, not solely clinical determinations by health professionals.
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Clarifies that medical records or other information must show the prenatal drug exposure was not the result of medical treatment administered to the mother or newborn by a health professional.
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Maintains that the determination of neglect based on prenatal exposure must still be based on clinical indicators, substance use history, medical history, or toxicology/laboratory test results.
Legislative Description
Child safety; neglect; definition
Definitions
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/29/2020