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MN HF2095

Terminology for pregnant persons modified, standards for chemical dependency in pregnancy and prenatal substance use modified, prenatal substance use specified to not itself constitute neglect or maltreatment, reporting requirements modified, and informed consent requirements established for parent and newborn infant toxicology tests and drug or alcohol screenings.


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to child protection; modifying terminology for pregnant persons; modifying standards for chemical dependency in pregnancy and prenatal substance use; specifying that prenatal substance use does not itself constitute neglect or maltreatment; modifying prenatal substance use reporting requirements; establishing informed consent requirements for parent and newborn infant toxicology tests and drug or alcohol screenings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 253B.02, subdivision 2; 260E.03, subdivision 15; 260E.31, subdivision 1; 260E.32, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill modifies terminology for pregnant persons, standards for chemical dependency in pregnancy and prenatal substance use, specifies that prenatal substance use does not itself constitute neglect or maltreatment, modifies prenatal substance use reporting requirements, and establishes informed consent requirements for parent and newborn infant toxicology tests and drug or alcohol screenings. The bill amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes, including the definition of "chemically dependent person," the definition of "neglect," and reporting and informed consent requirements related to prenatal substance use and toxicology testing.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Author added Kraft (on 03/13/2023)

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