H4367
An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand newborn screenings in Massachusetts to include testing for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is a common virus that can often cause no symptoms in newborns but can lead to hearing loss, developmental delays, and other serious health problems if left untreated. The bill aims to identify infected infants early, allowing for timely intervention and improved outcomes for affected children.
Key provisions
- Mandates that all newborns in Massachusetts receive a screening test for congenital CMV.
- Requires healthcare providers to report CMV screening results to the Department of Public Health.
- Establishes guidelines for follow-up testing and management of CMV-positive infants.
- Supports the development of a public awareness campaign about CMV and its potential impact on infants.
Who is affected
- Newborn infants in Massachusetts
- Parents and guardians of newborn infants
- Healthcare providers involved in newborn care
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- Currently, CMV screening is not routinely performed for all newborns in Massachusetts.
- This bill would establish a standardized screening process and reporting system.
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.4367 194th (Current)
An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sally P. Kerans relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Sally P. Kerans Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4367
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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