Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 63-7-310(F) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 222 of 2018, is amended to read:
"(F)(1)
Every physician, nurse, or medical or allied health
professional shall report to the department:
(a)
a child, birth to one year, who is diagnosed
with neonatal abstinence syndrome or a fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder; or
(b)
a child, birth to one year, who is medically
affected by the prenatal substance exposure to a controlled or
illegal substance, or withdrawal from alcohol or a controlled or
illegal substance.
(2)
Upon receipt of a report, the South Carolina
Department of Social Services shall immediately create a plan of
safe care for the child and his family or caregiver after an
appropriate assessment and as indicated under the circumstances.
Services offered may include, but not be limited to, a referral
for chemical dependency assessment, a referral for chemical
dependency treatment if recommended, a referral for prenatal
care, or any other appropriate service as indicated by a medical
provider of the child or mother.
(G) Every
physician, nurse, or medical or allied health professional who
submits a report pursuant to subsection (F) may provide
information to assist the department in the development of a
plan of safe care for the child and his family or
caregiver.
(H) Nothing in
this section shall be construed as requiring a person under the
age of eighteen to be a mandated reporter pursuant to subsection
(A)."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.