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FL S1288

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Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Denise Grimsley

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to recommend inclusion of X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel for state newborn screening programs
  • ALD is a hereditary condition that damages nerve cell membranes in the brain and is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait
  • Newborn screening can identify ALD, which is characterized by blindness, deafness, tonic spasms, and mental deterioration
  • Directs distribution of the memorial to the President, Congressional leadership, and Florida's federal delegation

Legislative Description

Newborn Screening Programs

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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