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1998 SESSION

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SB 576 Child protective services; newborn infant neglect.

Introduced by: Richard L. Saslaw | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Child protective services; newborn infant neglect. Expands the definition of "abused or neglected child" to include newborn infants testing positive for a controlled substance not prescribed by a physician, born dependent on such drugs, or diagnosed by a physician with (i) a condition which is attributable to in utero exposure to illegal drugs or (ii) fetal alcohol syndrome. Proof of such positive test or diagnosis shall be prima facie evidence of child abuse or neglect.

FULL TEXT

• 01/26/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 986386729  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/26/98  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 986386729
• 01/26/98  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
• 02/06/98  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in R. &. S. S. (15-Y 0-N)