HB283
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101372D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/13/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB283)
- 01/16/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Social Services
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
