Illinois SB3049 amends newborn screening laws to include additional genetic and metabolic disorders.

Illinois SB3049 amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act and the Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee Act. It establishes the Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee to advise on newborn screening issues. The Committee will review and recommend the addition of specific genetic and metabolic disorders to the newborn screening panel, including Sanfilippo syndrome type A, Morquio syndrome type A, Maroteaux Lamy syndrome, Sly syndrome, and Batten disease type 2.

Illinois SB3049 amends newborn screening laws to include additional genetic and metabolic disorders.

Illinois SB3049 amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act and the Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee Act. It establishes the Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee to advise on newborn screening issues. The Committee will review and recommend the addition of specific genetic and metabolic disorders to the newborn screening panel, including Sanfilippo syndrome type A, Morquio syndrome type A, Maroteaux Lamy syndrome, Sly syndrome, and Batten disease type 2.