CT HB07113

Defines "high-risk newborn" as a newborn who tests positive for opioids or opiates through urine or meconium screening after birth and whose mother was not prescribed these substances by a practitioner.

Requires mandated reporters involved in delivery or care of high-risk newborns in birthing hospitals to report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with existing reporting procedures.

Mandates additional investigation requirements for high-risk newborn cases, including assessment of prenatal care received, parental willingness to participate in programs, available support services, home safety, and parental ability to provide appropriate care.

Requires birthing hospitals to provide education and training for nurses and staff on their roles and responsibilities as mandated reporters when caring for high-risk newborns.

Coordinates Department of Children and Families procedures with birthing hospitals to ensure high-risk newborns' principal care providers can participate in discharge planning and ongoing department functions.