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MO HB1315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Roeber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), also known as "bubble boy disease," to Missouri's mandatory newborn screening panel
  • Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to implement SCID screening by January 1, 2016, subject to appropriations
  • Maintains existing screening requirements for disorders including cystic fibrosis, galactosemia, maple syrup urine disease, and various metabolic conditions established under the 2002 deadline
  • Authorizes the department to promulgate rules for implementation under Chapter 536

Legislative Description

Expands the newborn screening requirements to include severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

5/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Social Services5/4/2015
Health and Mental Health3/17/2015

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