New moms in Tennessee would be charged if their baby was harmed by drug use during pregnancy

(Fox 59, February 11) In Tennessee, a new bill proposed by state lawmakers will charge new mothers with assault if their babies are born drug addicted or otherwise harmed by drugs.

However, if the mother enrolls in a treatment program prior to giving birth and completes the program successfully she may not have to face prosecution even if the baby is born addicted. Read more.