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IN SB0041

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Young

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds three diseases to Indiana's mandatory newborn screening panel beginning July 1, 2020: Krabbe disease, Pompe disease, and Hurler syndrome (MPS1)
  • Expands the existing list of 12 required newborn screenings to 15 total disorders
  • Maintains the existing religious exemption allowing parents to opt out of screenings through written objection based on religious beliefs
  • Effective date of July 1, 2019 for the legislation, with the new screening requirements taking effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Newborn screenings for health disorders. Requires, beginning July 1, 2020, newborns to be examined for the detection of: (1) Krabbe disease; (2) Pompe disease; and (3) Hurler syndrome.

Last Action

Public Law 1

3/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/7/2019
Public Health2/26/2019
Health and Provider Services2/5/2019
Rules and Legislative Procedure1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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