A5705

Expands the responsibilities of the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee.

Expands the responsibilities of the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee to include advising on and reviewing new developments and areas of interest relating to newborn screening, genetics, and early identification of heritable disorders. The committee must review certain disorders for inclusion in the Newborn Screening Program if specific criteria are met. The committee must also review all disorders added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel within one year of their addition. The committee must submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1, 2028.