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VA HB283
VA HB283Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider for opioid addiction recovery shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug, when prescribed by her healthcare provider, particularly for opioid addiction recovery, should not be the sole basis for suspecting child abuse or neglect. This amendment to existing law aims to prevent mothers from being automatically flagged for child protective services simply because they are undergoing medically supervised treatment for substance use during pregnancy, thus offering a more nuanced approach to reporting and intervention.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Debra Gardner (D)*,
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Rodney Willett (D),
Last Action
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB283) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1168661.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283/text/HB283E |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283/text/HB283AH1 |
| Social Services Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283/text/HB283AHC2 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283/text/HB283AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB283) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1085242.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB283/text/HB283 |
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