New York S00845 prohibits drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns without consent, except in medical.

New York S00845, known as the "Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act," prohibits health care professionals from testing pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns for drugs, cannabis, or alcohol without their consent. The consent must be informed, specific, and given both orally and in writing. The consent process must occur at the time of testing, in understandable language, and minimize coercion. The consent must include information about potential legal consequences, confidentiality, and the purpose and description of the test.

New York S00845 prohibits drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns without consent, except in medical.

New York S00845, known as the "Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act," prohibits health care professionals from testing pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns for drugs, cannabis, or alcohol without their consent. The consent must be informed, specific, and given both orally and in writing. The consent process must occur at the time of testing, in understandable language, and minimize coercion. The consent must include information about potential legal consequences, confidentiality, and the purpose and description of the test.