This bill modifies the requirements for notification to the Department of Health and Human Services when an infant is born affected by substance use or has withdrawal symptoms that require medical monitoring or care beyond standard newborn care when those symptoms have resulted from or have likely resulted from prenatal drug exposure. If the infant is affected by substances because the infant is born to a person who is receiving medication-assisted treatment but there is no apparent risk of abuse or neglect, the health care provider may not notify the department and must develop a plan of care for the infant. If the health care provider notifies the department anyway, the department may not take further action. The bill also prohibits a mandated reporter from notifying the department that a parent or other person responsible for the child is receiving medication-assisted treatment when there is no suspicion of abuse or neglect.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1001, HP 648: 22.4004, 22.4011