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SF 2695

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/16/2010 03:16pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to health; modifying mandatory reporting requirements related to
pregnant women; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 626.5561,
subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 626.5561, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:


Subdivision 1.

Reports required.

new text begin (a) new text end A person mandated to report under section
626.556, subdivision 3, shall immediately report to the local welfare agency if the person
knows or has reason to believe that a woman is pregnant and has used deleted text begin a controlled
substance for a nonmedical purpose during the pregnancy, including, but not limited
to, tetrahydrocannabinol, or has consumed alcoholic beveragesdeleted text end new text begin opium, cocaine, heroin,
phencyclidine, methamphetamine, or amphetamine, or any of their derivativesnew text end during the
pregnancy deleted text begin in any way that is habitual or excessivedeleted text end .

new text begin (b) A person mandated to report under section 626.556, subdivision 3, shall
immediately report to the local welfare agency if the person knows or has reason to
believe that a woman is pregnant and has used or consumed tetrahydrocannabinol or
alcoholic beverages during the pregnancy in any way that is habitual or excessive, unless
the person knows or has reason to believe the woman is seeking or receiving prenatal care
by a licensed health care provider.
 new text end

new text begin (c) new text end Any person may make a voluntary report if the person knows or has reason to
believe that a woman is pregnant and has used a controlled substance for a nonmedical
purpose during the pregnancy, including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinol, or
has consumed alcoholic beverages during the pregnancy in any way that is habitual or
excessive. An oral report shall be made immediately by telephone or otherwise. An oral
report made by a person required to report shall be followed within 72 hours, exclusive
of weekends and holidays, by a report in writing to the local welfare agency. Any report
shall be of sufficient content to identify the pregnant woman, the nature and extent of the
use, if known, and the name and address of the reporter.

new text begin (d) For purposes of this section, "prenatal care" means the comprehensive package
of medical and psychosocial support provided throughout the pregnancy, including risk
assessment, serial surveillance, prenatal education, and use of specialized skills and
technology, when needed, as defined by Standards for Obstetric-Gynecologic Services
issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
 new text end