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MT SB289

MT SB289
Provide safe harbor for pregnant women seeking assistance for substance abuse


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Introduced
02/19/2019
In Committee
04/02/2019
Crossed Over
02/27/2019
Passed
04/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provide safe harbor for pregnant women seeking assistance for substance abuse

AI Summary

This bill provides a safe harbor for pregnant women seeking assistance for substance abuse. It creates a voluntary program for local public health units to enter into chemical dependency and prenatal support plans with pregnant women experiencing substance use disorders. The bill specifies that unsuccessful completion of these plans does not result in mandatory reporting obligations, and that pregnant women participating in the plans retain their privacy rights. It also amends existing law to exempt pregnant women seeking or receiving treatment for substance use disorders from certain criminal provisions. The bill directs the Department of Public Health and Human Services to adopt rules and establish a grant program to fund these local programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/03/2019)

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