A 3766
Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."
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Bill overview
This bill, known as "Levi’s Law," requires the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to provide comprehensive information about Down syndrome and spina bifida to parents and families receiving prenatal or postnatal diagnoses. The DOH will make this information available on its website, including details on outcomes, treatment options, and support services, and it must be accessible in English and Spanish. Healthcare providers who offer prenatal or genetic counseling are also required to share this information with expectant or new parents upon receiving a positive test result.
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Carol Murphy
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