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Introduced
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
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 and standards related to chemical dependency and prenatal substance use. It amends the definition of a "chemically dependent person" to use gender-neutral language and specify that chronic and severe use of certain substances during pregnancy constitutes chemical dependency. The bill also clarifies that prenatal substance use alone does not constitute neglect or maltreatment, and establishes informed consent requirements for toxicology tests and drug or alcohol screenings of pregnant persons and newborn infants. Additionally, the bill changes reporting requirements for prenatal substance use, requiring notification rather than a mandatory report to the local welfare agency without evidence of harm to the infant.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Health and Human Services (on 03/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2543&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2543&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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