Mandatory Reporting Laws for Prenatal Substance Exposure
In contrast to direct prosecution, numerous states, including Massachusetts, Florida, California, Illinois, and Utah, have enacted 'mandatory reporting' laws. These laws obligate healthcare providers to notify child protective services of any suspected cases of drug exposure in a fetus or infant.
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