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NY A00587
Bill
Status
10/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires testing of newborns identified as having or suspected of having hearing impairment for cytomegalovirus, unless parents object.
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Mandates the Department of Health develop and publish informational materials for women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, and parents of infants covering cytomegalovirus incidence, transmission, birth defects, diagnosis methods, prevention, and treatment resources.
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Requires the Department to publish cytomegalovirus information on its website and distribute birth defect, treatment, and resource information to all hospitals performing cytomegalovirus testing.
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Takes effect immediately, except the newborn testing requirement takes effect 120 days after enactment; authorizes the Department to promulgate necessary rules and regulations prior to the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires urine polymerase chain reaction testing for cytomegalovirus of newborns with hearing impairments; and directs the department of health to establish an education program for women who may become pregnant, expectant parents and parents of infants relating to various aspects of cytomegalovirus.
Last Action
signed chap.307
10/2/2018