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NY S06719
Bill
Status
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "children at risk" under public health law to include infants who test positive for unprescribed controlled substances in blood or urine, are born drug-dependent, or show drug withdrawal symptoms.
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Includes infants diagnosed with conditions attributable to in utero exposure to illegal drugs within the "children at risk" definition.
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Requires coordination of early intervention services with the federal Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 alongside existing federal programs including IDEA Part B, maternal and child health programs, and Medicaid screening services.
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Amends public health law section 2541 and social services law section 2542 to implement these expanded protections and service coordination requirements.
Legislative Description
Relates to care and protection of children; adds to the definition of children at risk infants who test positive for a controlled substance not prescribed by a physician, in their bloodstream or urine, are born dependent on such drugs or who demonstrate drug withdrawal symptoms, or who have been diagnosed with a condition attributable to in utero exposure to illegal drugs.
Last Action
RECOMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016