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OH HB182
Bill
Status
6/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Barnes
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AI Summary
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Codifies 36 genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders that must be screened in newborns, replacing previous rule-based approach with statutory list.
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Adds severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) as a required screening disorder due to risk of life-threatening infections and high mortality rate before age one without prompt treatment.
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Requires hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to perform newborn screenings; allows public health laboratory or director-selected alternative laboratories to conduct screenings.
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Establishes newborn screening advisory council of 14 members to advise director on screening requirements and provide ongoing review and recommendations.
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Declares bill an emergency measure effective immediately to address urgent public health need for early SCID detection in infants.
Legislative Description
To codify the genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders screened for under the existing Newborn Screening Program; to include severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) as an additional disorder to be screened for under the Program; and to declare an emergency.
Newborn screening-codify screened disorders & add severe combined immunodeficiency
Last Action
To Health and Aging
6/4/2013