A3766

Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Levi's Law requires the New Jersey Department of Health to provide information about spina bifida to parents and families of newborns.

Levi's Law mandates the New Jersey Department of Health to offer information about spina bifida to parents and families of newborns. This information must be in English and Spanish, and easily understandable for those receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis. The Department of Health is also authorized to update this information as new data becomes available. Health care providers must provide this information to parents upon receiving a positive test result for spina bifida.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee