West Virginia SB463 mandates newborn testing for mucopolysaccharidosis type 1 and other specified diseases.
West Virginia SB463 requires the Bureau for Public Health to test newborns for mucopolysaccharidosis type 1, a metabolic disorder, and other specified diseases. The bill mandates that hospitals or birthing centers, parents or legal guardians, and attending physicians ensure these tests are conducted. A positive result for any specified disease must be reported to the Bureau for Public Health. The Bureau is also tasked with proposing rules for legislative approval, including means for medical, dietary, and related assistance for afflicted children.
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