HB 1664 Summary

• Establishes and requires operation of a testing laboratory within the Department of Health capable of testing for diseases and air and water quality issues, plus other high complexity testing.

• Laboratory must comply with all applicable standards under the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 263 et seq.).

• Authorizes the Department of Health to obtain and expend federal moneys for laboratory operation.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to establish and operate the testing laboratory.

• Effective date is July 1, 2022.