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MD HB1537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marlon Amprey

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) to the list of conditions that Maryland's newborn screening program must test for
  • Amends Section 13-111 of the Health-General Article of the Maryland Annotated Code
  • Maryland Department of Health's public health laboratory will perform the MLD screening as part of existing statewide newborn screening system
  • Parents or guardians may object to newborn screening, consistent with existing exemption provisions
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Health - Newborn Screening Program - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Health

Last Action

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/13/2026

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