HB1195Enacted
provide for the dismissal of charges against pregnant women for certain controlled substance offenses under certain circumstances.
# HB 1195 Summary
Pregnant women charged with certain controlled substance offenses can have their charges dismissed if they complete a drug treatment program and meet other conditions set by the court, rather than facing criminal prosecution. This law gives judges the option to redirect pregnant women toward treatment and recovery instead of incarceration, recognizing that pregnancy presents a unique circumstance in drug offense cases.