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CT HB05710

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tracy Marra

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 19a-55 to add Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the required newborn screening panel
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle degeneration, primarily affecting boys
  • Early detection through newborn screening enables earlier intervention and treatment options for affected infants
  • Introduced by a bipartisan group of 6 state representatives and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Newborn Screening For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/21/2025

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