COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor has signed a bill
requiring hospital maternity units and newborn care nurseries to report
the number of babies born addicted to drugs.
The measure was among 13 bills signed into law Thursday by Gov. John Kasich.
The
legislation is aimed at reducing the state’s prescription painkiller
addiction epidemic. Supporters say tracking the number of drug-addicted
babies will help the state monitor Ohio’s progress fighting drug
addiction.
Overdose drug deaths have been the leading cause of
accidental death in Ohio since 2007, surpassing car crashes. Many of
those deaths are from painkillers and heroin.
Another bill signed
by Kasich creates special license plates for the Ohio Statehouse,
disabled American veterans and prisoners of war. Several other measures
designate portions of highways for people.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor has signed a bill
requiring hospital maternity units and newborn care nurseries to report
the number of babies born addicted to drugs.
The measure was among 13 bills signed into law Thursday by Gov. John Kasich.
The
legislation is aimed at reducing the state’s prescription painkiller
addiction epidemic. Supporters say tracking the number of drug-addicted
babies will help the state monitor Ohio’s progress fighting drug
addiction.
Overdose drug deaths have been the leading cause of
accidental death in Ohio since 2007, surpassing car crashes. Many of
those deaths are from painkillers and heroin.
Another bill signed
by Kasich creates special license plates for the Ohio Statehouse,
disabled American veterans and prisoners of war. Several other measures
designate portions of highways for people.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.