An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish universal newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). It mandates that hospitals and birthing facilities provide expectant parents with information about CMV, preventative measures, and resources. The bill also outlines specific testing protocols, including the use of saliva or urine PCR tests, and requires reporting of screening results to healthcare providers and the state’s birth certificate system. The screenings must occur within 21 days of birth, with exceptions for religious objections.
Key provisions
- Requires universal newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).
- Establishes a public information program to raise awareness about CMV.
- Mandates that healthcare providers provide expectant parents with information about CMV, prevention, and resources.
- Outlines specific testing protocols using saliva or urine PCR tests.
- Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to adopt protocols for CMV screening.
- Requires reporting of screening results to healthcare providers and the state’s birth certificate system.
- Sets a timeframe for CMV screenings (within 21 days of birth).
- Creates an advisory committee to provide guidance on CMV screening regulations and standards.
Who is affected
- Newborn infants
- Expecting parents and guardians
- Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, midwives)
- Hospitals and birthing facilities
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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