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IN HB1447
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Dave Cheatham
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AI Summary
- Establishes a statewide protocol for drug screening of maternal patients during pregnancy and newborns showing signs of drug impairment, with guidelines for physicians on when testing may be warranted
- Requires testing to screen for cocaine, LSD, heroin, amphetamines, marijuana, and their derivatives when ordered by a physician based on clinical indicators
- Mandates that positive drug tests be reported to the county office of family and children, with the mother required to participate in a substance abuse treatment plan including random drug testing
- Directs the Department of Child Services to develop investigation procedures for cases involving drug-impaired fetuses and newborns and to establish response teams throughout Indiana
- Requires filing of a child in need of services petition if the mother refuses to voluntarily cooperate with treatment plans
- Effective date: July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Maternal and newborn drug screening.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
1/18/2011
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