Section 662.112. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month

TX Govt Code § 662.112 (2019) (N/A)
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Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 405), Sec. 1

For text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 180 (H.B. 1508), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 662.112.

Sec. 662.112. NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH. June is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month to increase awareness of neonatal abstinence syndrome and to encourage:

(1) awareness of the dangers of opioid and substance abuse during pregnancy to prevent neonatal abstinence syndrome;

(2) the creation and update of lists of recommended materials to address neonatal abstinence syndrome available through the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission;

(3) electronic circulation of and posting on state and local agency websites of recommended treatment and recovery resources;

(4) the availability of resources for mothers-to-be and new mothers with substance abuse disorders, including health care services and recovery support services; and

(5) collaboration between state and federal governmental agencies, hospitals, private health care practices, health insurance providers, Medicaid providers, and mental health agencies to increase awareness.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 405), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.