S 1418
An Act relative to fetal opioid drug exposure
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1418, aimed to establish a statewide system for identifying and tracking infants exposed to opioids prenatally. It proposed creating a registry to collect data on these exposures, allowing for better monitoring of potential health outcomes and targeted interventions. The legislation sought to improve support for pregnant women struggling with opioid use disorder and their infants. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1418 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fetal opioid drug exposure
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1418
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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