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KS SB251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Health and Welfare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas Department of Health and Environment must submit an annual report on the newborn screening program to legislative health committees, starting April 1, 2026

  • Report must be developed collaboratively by KDHE newborn screening staff, the Kansas Newborn Screening Advisory Council, and disability and rare disease advocacy organizations

  • Required content includes current disorders screened, new disorders under consideration with funding estimates, and disorders rejected for inclusion with explanations

  • Report must document disorders determined not to require reevaluation and explain any delays in meeting evaluation timelines

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring the department of health and environment to submit an annual report to the legislature concerning the newborn screening program.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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