Illinois SB3049 amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to enhance newborn screening for genetic, metabolic, and congenital disorders.
SB3049 amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to establish the Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee, which will review and recommend conditions for newborn screening. The Department of Public Health must consider these recommendations. The bill also mandates educational programs for healthcare professionals and the public about newborn screening. It sets a base fee for newborn screening services and allows for additional fees to cover costs. The bill requires all newborns to be screened for genetic, metabolic, and congenital anomalies.
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