HB2044 - Tennessee - Abuse

Companion Bill SB1564. Abuse - Requires health care providers to report illegal drug use by pregnant women to the department of children services. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. Fiscal Summary for HB2044 / *SB1564Increase State Expenditures - $18,237,600 Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - $10,118,200 Bill Summary for HB2044 / *SB1564 Under present law, "abuse" exists when a person under the age of 18 is suffering from, has sustained, or may be in immediate danger of suffering from or sustaining a wound, injury, disability, or physical or mental condition caused by brutality, neglect, or other actions or inactions of a parent, relative, guardian, or caretaker. This bill redefines "abuse" to include a mother causing her newborn child to be born with an illegal substance present in [...]

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