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CT SB00543
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Lyddy
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AI Summary
- Requires newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency disease in addition to existing screening tests for cystic fibrosis and other conditions
- Maintains existing newborn screening requirements for HIV, phenylketonuria, metabolic diseases, hypothyroidism, galactosemia, sickle cell disease, and other inborn errors of metabolism
- Establishes minimum fee of fifty-six dollars charged to institutions to cover comprehensive screening program expenses including testing, tracking, and treatment
- Exempts infants whose parents object to testing or treatment based on religious beliefs and practices
- Effective date of October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
An Act Providing Newborn Screening For Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease.
Last Action
File Number 531
4/14/2011
Committee Referrals
Public Health1/21/2011
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