HB1715

Further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.

Introduced·7/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1715 amends the Newborn Child Testing Act to include screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the Newborn Child Screening and.

Pennsylvania HB1715 amends the Newborn Child Testing Act to expand the Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. The bill adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the list of diseases for which newborn children are screened. This expansion aims to assist health care providers in determining necessary treatments or services to prevent intellectual disability, physical disability, or death. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's approval.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Health: PN2111, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

9:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Nov 18, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Nov 18, 2025

House

First consideration

Nov 18, 2025

House

Laid on the table