SB 0607
Health: screening; newborn hearing screening for congenital cytomegalovirus; require. Amends sec. 5431 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431) & adds sec. 5433.
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Bill overview
This bill requires newborn hearing screenings to include testing for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). It amends existing law to mandate this screening, starting March 1, 2028, and establishes procedures for reporting positive results to parents and the Department of Health. The bill also creates a public education program to inform pregnant women about cCMV and preventative measures, and outlines how blood specimens collected for testing will be handled, including retention and disposal guidelines.
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