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OK SB9
Bill
Status
3/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Don Barrington
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AI Summary
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Hospitals, physicians, genetic counselors, and other prenatal/postnatal care providers may provide State Department of Health information to expectant or new parents upon a positive Down syndrome test result
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Required information must be up-to-date, evidence-based, reviewed by medical experts and national Down syndrome organizations, covering physical, developmental, educational, and psychological outcomes, life expectancy, and treatment options
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Contact information for support services must be included, such as Down syndrome-specific hotlines, resource centers, and national and local organizations
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All information must be culturally and linguistically appropriate for recipients
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Effective date: November 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Genetic counseling; permitting certain entities to provide certain information to parents; providing standards for information. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Health
3/10/2015