CA AB1801

Establishes a Commission on Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Public Education and Testing under the State Department of Health Care Services, to remain in effect until January 1, 2023.

Commission consists of 13 appointed members including infectious disease specialists, obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, audiologists, hospital representatives, and a parent of a child affected by congenital CMV.

Requires commission to submit reports to the Legislature by December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2022, examining research on congenital CMV testing, early identification, treatment, and birth defects.

Commission must identify public educational resources to inform pregnant women and women who may become pregnant about CMV transmission, prevention measures, diagnosis methods, and support resources.

Appointments must be completed by January 31, 2019, with commission meetings required at least every six months.