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OK HB1347

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kirby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "Fayelen's Law" requiring all birthing facilities in Oklahoma to perform pulse oximetry screening on every newborn before discharge
  • Defines "birthing facility" as any inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the State Department of Health that provides birthing and newborn care services
  • Directs the State Board of Health to promulgate rules necessary to implement the screening requirement
  • Codifies the law as Sections 1-550.4 and 1-550.5 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes
  • Effective date of July 1, 2013, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; creating Fayelen's Law; effective date; emergency.

Health Care

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/18/2013

4/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/13/2013
Public Health2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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