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Forensic labs are facing an unseen danger with measurable drug residues on scientists' hands, highlighting an urgent need for better monitoring and safety controls.

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Occupational‑hygiene experts: measure background, limit handling and strengthen controls in forensic labs
An occupational‑hygiene expert and forensic practitioners said there are no established exposure limits for most illicit drugs, urged routine monitoring (surface, hand, air, biomonitoring), and recommended elimination/engineering/work‑practice controls and targeted PPE to reduce analyst exposure.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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A new bill is paving the way for family support in cases of repeated fentanyl-exposed births, aiming to protect vulnerable newborns without punishing mothers.

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Committee advances family-notification bill targeting repeat fentanyl‑exposed newborns
Representative Stewart’s HB 3,052 would create a statutory trigger for DHS to involve extended family when a newborn is repeatedly born drug‑exposed, targeted at fentanyl cases; the committee passed the bill 5–0.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Montana's Senate Bill 261 is set to redefine child endangerment laws, aiming to protect children from harmful substances and environments.

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Montana Legislature passes SB261 to revise child endangerment laws
Montana's SB261 updates child welfare laws regarding exposure to drugs and accessibility to dispensaries.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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New Hampshire lawmakers are grappling with the urgent need to protect children from the rising threat of drug exposure, but could their proposed solution cause more harm than good?

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New Hampshire lawmakers debate HB 473 to expand child protection from drug exposure
Legislators discuss HB 473 to expand protections for children exposed to controlled substances.
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April 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM