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MS HB927
Bill
Status
3/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Missy Warren McGee
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AI Summary
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Expands Mississippi's comprehensive newborn screening program to include all conditions listed on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), in addition to the existing tests for hypothyroidism, PKU, hemoglobinopathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and galactosemia
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Requires the State Board of Health to add each new RUSP-listed condition to the screening program within 3 years of it being added to the federal panel
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Mandates annual reports to the House and Senate Public Health Committees if the department fails to include a RUSP condition within the 3-year deadline, explaining the status and reasons for delay
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Removes the previous requirement that screening conditions align with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, replacing it with the RUSP standard
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Effective date: July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Newborn screening program; include those conditions listed on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel within three years after listing.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/16/2022