
New Jersey Requires Hospitals to Confirm Drug Tests on New Mothers
New Jersey becomes one of the first states to require hospitals to confirm drug test results before reporting new mothers to child welfare authorities.
July 16, 20265 min read
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New Jersey becomes one of the first states to require hospitals to confirm drug test results before reporting new mothers to child welfare authorities.

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