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NE LB41
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires syphilis blood testing for pregnant women at three points: first examination, third trimester examination, and birth, expanding from previous requirements
- Makes both syphilis and HIV testing voluntary, requiring physicians to inform pregnant women in clear language that tests may be declined verbally or in writing
- Removes the previous requirement that women provide written informed consent to opt out of HIV testing, aligning the opt-out process with the syphilis test provisions
- Directs that costs for syphilis testing for Medicaid recipients, when not previously covered, be paid from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund and federal funds
- Approved by the Governor on April 9, 2025
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to blood tests for pregnant women
Last Action
Approved by Governor on April 9, 2025
4/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/13/2025
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