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HI HB129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Marumoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to continue the Path Clinic, a perinatal clinic pilot program that addresses substance abuse, especially methamphetamine use, among pregnant women
  • Path Clinic provides integrated prenatal care, social service support, parenting education, and transportation assistance in a nonjudgmental setting
  • Program demonstrated 94% of treated women tested substance-free at time of infant's birth, resulting in healthier mothers and children
  • Committee received support from medical associations, reproductive health organizations, and drug policy advocacy groups
  • Effective date set for July 1, 2117 to allow for further discussion on the measure

Legislative Description

Perinatal Care; Appropriation

Last Action

(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).

4/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/7/2011
Health1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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