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GA HB745

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Georgia Department of Public Health to study whether pulse oximetry screening should become a standard test for all newborns to detect congenital heart defects (CHDs)
  • Legislative findings note that CHDs affect approximately 7–9 of every 1,000 live births and are the leading cause of infant death due to birth defects, according to the CDC
  • Current prenatal ultrasound screenings identify less than half of all CHD cases, and critical cases are often missed during routine clinical exams before a newborn is discharged from a birthing facility
  • The study must review available data and research, evaluate fiscal impacts of implementing pulse oximetry screening in Georgia, and submit a report with conclusions and legislative recommendations to the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and relevant health committees by the fifth day of the 2013 legislative session
  • The Code section authorizing the study automatically repeals on January 31, 2013

Legislative Description

Public Health, Department of; study pulse oximetry screening for newborns to detect congenital heart defects; require

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/7/2012
Health and Human Services1/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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