Introduced
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To establish in law that a parent's or guardian's refusal to administer or consent to the administration of a psychotropic drug, such as Ritalin, to his or her child is not a failure to provide adequate medical care, and shall not be considered child abuse or neglect. See also House Bills 5083-5087 and Senate Bill 628.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Substitute offered
To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)
To establish in law that a parent's or guardian's refusal to administer or consent to the administration of a psychotropic drug, such as Ritalin, to his or her child is not a failure to provide adequate medical care, and shall not be considered child abuse or neglect. See also House Bills 5083-5087 and Senate Bill 628.