Relating to child abuse based on use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 19, 2026
2. Subcommittee
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3. Committee
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4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to child abuse based on use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman. For purposes of determining child abuse, the bill includes an individual organism of the species homo sapiens from fertilization to live birth within the meaning of “child”. The bill includes within the definition of “child abuse”, the use of a controlled substance by a pregnant female responsible for the care of a child. By operation of law, the bill requires mandatory reporters of child abuse to report the use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman to the department of health and human services (HHS) as child abuse.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text