Ind. House Republicans: Goss-Reaves - New Law Will Improve Treatment Help for Pregnant Women Charged With Drug Crimes
April 09, 2024
April 09, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) into law that ensures pregnant women, who are charged with drug crimes, a pathway into treatment earlier.
According to a report from the National Library of Medicine, national estimates indicate that 40% of pregnant women entering jails and prisons have a drug use disorder. Gos . . .
Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation authored by State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) into law that ensures pregnant women, who are charged with drug crimes, a pathway into treatment earlier.
According to a report from the National Library of Medicine, national estimates indicate that 40% of pregnant women entering jails and prisons have a drug use disorder. Gos . . .