HF3059 Summary

• Requires mandatory reporting to local welfare agency when a person knows or has reason to believe a pregnant woman used controlled substances for non-medical purposes or consumed alcohol habitually or excessively during pregnancy.

• Exempts health care professionals and social service professionals providing prenatal care from reporting a pregnant woman's use of tetrahydrocannabinol or alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.

• Allows any person to voluntarily report suspected prenatal substance or alcohol use by immediately contacting the local welfare agency by telephone or in writing.

• Requires mandatory reporters to submit written reports to the local welfare agency within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) if they made an oral report.

• Defines "prenatal care" as the comprehensive package of medical and psychological support provided throughout pregnancy.