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ID S1060
Bill
Status
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 56-1055 to Idaho Code requiring the State Department of Health and Welfare to make cytomegalovirus (CMV) information available to the public, particularly pregnant women and women who may become pregnant
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Department must provide information on CMV incidence, transmission, birth defects caused by congenital CMV, available preventive measures, and other pertinent CMV-related information
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Requires the department to distribute this information to health care providers licensed under Idaho Code offering care to pregnant women and infants
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Mandates distribution to daycare and child care programs and facilities, school districts, religious and denominational organizations offering children's programs, and other entities determined appropriate by the department
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Information must be made available to employees and volunteers at the specified organizations and facilities
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that the state Department of Health and Welfare shall make available certain information regarding cytomegalovirus.
HEALTH CARE
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 93 Effective: 07/01/2017
3/20/2017