HB 283

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-283
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Health and Human Services; Rehabilitation and Social Services
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Drug / Cannabis Policy Healthcare
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Gardner
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0585)
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