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CT HB06573

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

John-Michael Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to mandate newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
  • Adds DMD to the panel of conditions tested through the state's existing newborn screening program
  • Aims to enable early diagnosis and intervention for children born with this genetic muscle-wasting disease
  • Introduced by Rep. Parker (101st District) 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

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/24/2025

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