Senator Julia Salazar's Virtual Legislative Briefing
- Womens Issues
Legislative Briefing: S.4821/A.4285 Relates to prohibiting drug or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant women without prior consent.
Sponsored by:
Senator Julia Salazar & Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Time: 10:00 A.M
Bill Purpose: This bill preserves the trust between a pregnant or perinatal person and
their healthcare provider by prohibiting drug testing without informed
consent.
For more information or to register, contact abenjami@nysenate.gov, (518) 455-2177
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