BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5988: Dependents, drug exposure

Concerning dependent child or dependent adult exposure to controlled substances.

Summary

Expands the list of drugs—from methamphetamine and its precursors to any Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance—for which a person can be found guilty of the crime of endangerment if the person permits a dependent child or adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have contact with the drug.
Excepts marijuana or any controlled substance that is being administered pursuant to a prescription.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5988), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to dependent child or dependent adult exposure to controlled substances;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5988 (2025–26) Opioid treatment prg. fees · Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2026
SB 5988 (2023–24) Gift certificates/unclaimed · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5988 (2019–20) Drug warehousing tax pref. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5988 (2015–16) Additive trans funding · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 43, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session
SB 5988 (2013–14) Campaign contributions · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5988 (2011–12) Foreclosure mediators · Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session
SB 5988 (2009–10) Dependency & caregivers · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5988 (2007–08) Medical benefits adm account · Did not pass · died in committee