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MN HF1029
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Torkelson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to add metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) to the list of newborn screening tests for heritable or congenital disorders
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MLD is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system; early detection enables earlier treatment intervention
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.125, subdivision 2, which governs determination of required newborn screening tests
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Maintains existing authority for the commissioner to periodically revise the screening list based on advances in medical science, testing methods, and public health factors
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Referred to the House Committee on Health Finance and Policy on February 17, 2025
Legislative Description
Heritable or congenital disorder revision of lists of tests required to be administered for determination of presence.
Last Action
Author added Bahner
3/26/2025