Texas HB4882 mandates newborn hearing screenings and congenital cytomegalovirus tests at birthing facilities.

Texas HB4882 amends the Health and Safety Code to require birthing facilities to perform hearing screenings and congenital cytomegalovirus tests on newborns before discharge. These tests must be conducted through a certified program unless parents decline, the infant is transferred, the test is already completed, or the infant is discharged within 10 hours of birth with a referral to another certified program. The facility must inform parents of these requirements and the option to decline. The Texas Department of State Health Services will maintain data on these screenings and tests.

Texas HB4882 mandates newborn hearing screenings and congenital cytomegalovirus tests at birthing facilities.

Texas HB4882 amends the Health and Safety Code to require birthing facilities to perform hearing screenings and congenital cytomegalovirus tests on newborns before discharge. These tests must be conducted through a certified program unless parents decline, the infant is transferred, the test is already completed, or the infant is discharged within 10 hours of birth with a referral to another certified program. The facility must inform parents of these requirements and the option to decline. The Texas Department of State Health Services will maintain data on these screenings and tests.