Newborn screening; evaluation of disorders for inclusion, process for considering other disorders.

Passed on 4/8/26

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From the Legislature

Newborn screening; process for evaluation of disorders for inclusion. Directs the Department of Health to establish a process for considering the addition of disorders to the Commonwealth's newborn screening program that are not included on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, which process shall include criteria and a timeline for consideration of disorders and a timeline for initiation of rulemaking.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 23

12:00 AM

House Rules: Studies Subcommittee Hearing

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Rules Hearing

Feb 19

8:30 AM

Senate Education and Health Hearing

Mar 3

9:30 AM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing