BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 6538: Breastfeeding/addicted mothr

Including in the definition of child abuse breastfeeding an infant by a mother addicted to a controlled substance.

Summary

  • The definition of "abuse or neglect" includes breastfeeding an infant by a mother addicted to a controlled substance.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6538), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1996
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Margarita Prentice (D-11)
Introduced
January 17, 1996 in the Senate
Last action
January 17, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margarita Prentice (D-11)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 6538 in other sessions

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