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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.731 (2026)

Pregnant woman referred for substance abuse to have priority for treatment

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  191.731.  Pregnant woman referred for substance abuse to have priority for treatment — confidentiality of records. — A pregnant woman referred for substance abuse treatment shall be a first-priority user of available treatment.  All records and reports regarding such pregnant woman shall be kept confidential.  The division of alcohol and drug abuse shall ensure that family-oriented substance abuse treatment be available, as appropriations allow.  Substance abuse treatment facilities which receive public funds shall not refuse to treat women solely because they are pregnant.

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(L. 1991 S.B. 190 § 4)

Effective 7-1-92

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2007–2007 · leading case: State v. Wade, 232 S.W.3d 663 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007).
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State v. Wade, 232 S.W.3d 663 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “Section 191.731. The law directs the Department of Social Services to provide protective and preventative services for children exposed to harmful substances, as indicated by toxicology testing at birth.”
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