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FL S0524
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida statute 383.14 to require newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the appropriate age, beginning January 1, 2027
- Implementation is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funding
- Adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy screening to the existing Department of Health rules governing newborn screening for metabolic, hereditary, and congenital disorders
- Sponsored by Senator Harrell and reported by the Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
- Effective date of the act is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Newborn Screenings
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1089 (Ch. 2025-51)
4/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/14/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services3/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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