S 1552
An Act relative to expanding the newborn screening panel
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand Massachusetts’ newborn screening program to include testing for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. Currently, the program screens for a limited number of genetic disorders. Adding this test would allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition, potentially improving outcomes for affected infants. The bill is progressing through the legislative process and is currently under consideration by the Public Health Committee.
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John F. Keenan
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John F. Keenan
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Bill S.1552 194th (Current)
An Act relative to expanding the newborn screening panel
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of John F. Keenan for legislation to expand the newborn screening panel to include pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. Public Health.
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Presenter: John F. Keenan
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1552
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Accompanied S1573 |
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