IN SB0245

Reestablishes the prenatal substance abuse commission to develop a coordinated plan for early intervention and treatment of pregnant women who abuse alcohol, drugs, or use tobacco (original commission existed 2007-2009)

Commission membership includes 14 members: state health officials, Medicaid director, child services director, physicians specializing in addiction and pregnancy care, a social worker, a treatment recipient, March of Dimes advocate, a prosecuting attorney, a problem-solving court judge, legislators, and an advanced practice nurse

Legislative members (2 from House, 2 from Senate) serve as nonvoting members, with each chamber's appointments split between political parties

Commission must submit an interim report by December 15, 2012 and a final report with implementation plan by December 15, 2013

Commission expires June 30, 2014; first meeting required before September 1, 2011, with quarterly meetings thereafter