SB36Introduced in the Senate
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Introduced by Barbara Favola, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Angelia Williams Graves | 21 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101391D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB36)
Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
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