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NY S08179
Bill
Status
1/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rolison
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "children at risk" in public health law to include infants who test positive for unprescribed controlled substances, are born drug-dependent, show withdrawal symptoms, or have conditions from in utero exposure to illegal drugs.
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Requires early intervention programs to create monitoring and services for mothers who give birth to children at risk, including identifying risks, suggesting rehabilitative steps, and notifying the office of children and family services if mothers are non-compliant.
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Mandates that hospitals, healthcare providers, day care programs, schools, and other agencies refer suspected at-risk infants or toddlers to early intervention officials within two working days.
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Adds mothers who are non-compliant with required monitoring programs to the definition of neglect in social services law and family court act, making their children eligible for child protective services intervention.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/11/2024