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FL H1089
Bill
Status
Passed
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health & Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires every newborn in Florida to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy beginning January 1, 2027, subject to legislative appropriation
- Amends Section 383.14, Florida Statutes, governing screening for metabolic disorders, hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors
- Maintains existing requirements that newborns have blood specimens collected before 1 week of age and be tested for conditions on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel as advised by the Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council
- Requires the Department of Health to expand statewide newborn screening within 18 months after the advisory council recommends adding a condition, provided an FDA-approved or alternative vendor test is available
- Act takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Newborn Screenings
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-51
5/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services4/2/2025
Health Care Budget Subcommittee3/20/2025
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee3/5/2025
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