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AZ SB1020

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy to Arizona's newborn screening panel in addition to disorders currently included on the recommended uniform screening panel.

  • Requires the department of health services to add new congenital disorders to the state's newborn screening panel within two years after they are added to the federally recommended uniform screening panel.

  • Becomes effective on October 1, 2026, or two years after Duchenne muscular dystrophy is added to the federal recommended uniform screening panel, whichever is earlier.

  • Requires the director of the department of health services to notify the Arizona legislative council in writing within ten days after Duchenne muscular dystrophy is added to the federal recommended uniform screening panel.

Legislative Description

Newborn screening; Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Definitions

Last Action

House APPROP Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (14-2-0-1-0-0)

3/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/22/2024
Appropriations2/22/2024
Health and Human Services2/21/2024
Rules1/8/2024
Appropriations1/8/2024
Health and Human Services1/8/2024

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