2001 House Bill 5087

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Doug Hart (R-73)

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

Oct. 31, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2001

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.