AZ SB1571

Increases the maximum fee for newborn screening program operations from $36 to $117 per first specimen and hearing test.

Changes regulatory language from "operation of" to "operating" the newborn screening program, including contracted testing services.

Maintains existing requirements for physicians to order tests for congenital disorders and hearing disorders when births are reported.

Preserves confidentiality protections for test results and requires the department to maintain a central database of newborn and infant screening information.

Requires a two-thirds vote in each house of the legislature for enactment and takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature.