Bill > S07513

This bill enacts the Children and Recovering Mothers (CHARM) Act, which aims to improve healthcare support for expectant mothers with substance use disorder and their newborns. The bill establishes a comprehensive program within the state health department that requires developing guidance for healthcare providers on universal screening techniques for substance use disorder during prenatal visits, with an emphasis on reducing stigma. It mandates the creation of resources for medication-assisted treatment, including training and referral lists for providers, and requires developing a consultation system for obstetricians and primary care providers treating expectant mothers with substance use disorder. The bill also calls for developing guidance on screening and treating newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, including information on home visiting services and community support. Additionally, the bill requires the development of a continuing medical education course for healthcare providers specializing in treating mothers and newborns affected by substance use disorder, and establishes a stakeholder workgroup to study and evaluate current challenges in identifying and treating expectant mothers, newborns, and new parents with substance use disorder. The workgroup is required to report its findings and recommendations within one year of the law's effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7513