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MD HB1055

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jared Solomon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Health must add Gaucher disease to the mandatory newborn screening panel
  • Amends Section 13-111 of the Health-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026
  • Parents or guardians may object to screening for their newborn infant
  • Screening fees collected are distributed to the Newborn Screening Program Fund established under § 13-113

Legislative Description

Health - Newborn Screening Program - Gaucher Disease

Health

Last Action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/9/2026

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