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ID S1060

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Department must provide information on CMV incidence, transmission, birth defects caused by congenital CMV, available preventive measures, and other pertinent CMV-related information

  • Requires the department to distribute this information to health care providers licensed under Idaho Code offering care to pregnant women and infants

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/28/2017
Health and Welfare2/9/2017
Judiciary and Rules2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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