HB 4044
To require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor
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Bill overview
This bill would require parents or guardians involved in substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect to undergo a 90-day hair follicle drug test before unsupervised visitation rights are restored or children are returned to their care. It also mandates hair follicle testing for affected minors, including infants, and considers any attempt to tamper with test results as a positive test. The bill aims to provide a more reliable method of assessing parental fitness and protecting children from harm.
Key provisions
- Requires a 90-day hair follicle drug test for parents/guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect.
- Testing must occur before unsupervised visitation or returning children to the parent/guardian.
- Mandates hair follicle testing for minor children involved in substantiated cases.
- Requires testing of infants for intrauterine drug exposure and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- Considers any attempt to alter drug test results as a positive test.
- Failure to comply with testing orders is treated as a positive result.
- Requires reporting of all test results to relevant parties (MDT, medical provider, CPS, court).
- Establishes a process for neurological examination of children exposed to drugs.
Who is affected
- Parents
- Guardians
- Minor Children
- Child Protective Services
- Judges
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