HB4215

NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING

Introduced·12/1/25
Introduced Text

Amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to expand newborn screening for genetic, metabolic, and congenital anomalies.

The bill amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to require all newborns be screened for genetic, metabolic, and congenital anomalies, including hearing disorders. It specifies that beginning July 1, 2026, the base fee for newborn screening services shall be $165. The Department of Public Health must allocate 22% of the base fee to the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. The bill also requires the Department to establish quality standards for mammography and provide coverage for certain mammograms and breast cancer treatments.

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Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

May 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

May 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

May 7

House

Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman