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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 161
BY REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMANN
HEALTH CARE: Requests a study of prospective changes to La. statutes and policies
which could reduce the incidence of fetal exposure to controlled dangerous
substances and alcohol
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To urge and request the Department of Health and Hospitals to study prospective changes2
to Louisiana statutes and policies which could reduce the incidence of fetal exposure3
to controlled dangerous substances and alcohol and to report its findings to the4
legislative committees on health and welfare.5
WHEREAS, a child subjected prenatally to controlled dangerous substances or6
alcohol has no ability to care for himself; and7
WHEREAS, studies show that a child exposed to drugs or alcohol in utero can have8
serious and lifelong effects, including but not limited to conduct disorder, attachment9
disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management issues, and learning10
disorders; and11
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana expends significant resources annually providing12
assistance to those caring for a drug- or alcohol-exposed child; and13
WHEREAS, every child has the right to a quality of life not impaired by fetal14
exposure to drugs or alcohol; and15
WHEREAS, pregnant mothers should be advised by health care providers of the16
dangers of any drug or alcohol use during pregnancy.17
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby18
urge and request the Department of Health and Hospitals to study prospective changes to19 HLS 12RS-4452 ORIGINAL
HCR NO. 161
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Louisiana statutes and policies which could reduce the incidence of fetal exposure to1
controlled dangerous substances and alcohol.2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department shall provide its findings in the3
form of a report to the House Committee on Health and Welfare and the Senate Committee4
on Health and Welfare on or before December 31, 2012.5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the6
secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals.7
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Hoffmann HCR No. 161
Requests a study by the Dept. of Health and Hospitals of prospective changes to La. statutes
and policies which could reduce the incidence of fetal exposure to controlled dangerous
substances and alcohol.
Requests that the department report its findings to the legislative committees on health and
welfare on or before Dec. 1, 2012.