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H4367

Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus

Introduced·5/22/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4367 mandates universal congenital cytomegalovirus screening for newborns.

Massachusetts H4367 requires hospitals and birthing facilities to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) within 21 days of birth. The screening must use a saliva PCR test, with a urine PCR test as an alternative if the saliva test is unavailable. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to develop regulations for cCMV screening, including protocols for testing and reporting. It also establishes an advisory committee to advise on the validity and cost of cCMV regulations and screening.

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Calendar

Nov 3, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

May 20

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5441

May 20

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

May 20

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending