OR HB2741

Oregon Health Authority must maintain a state public health laboratory capable of analyzing biological and environmental samples and performing newborn bloodspot screening for detectable medical conditions

State public health laboratory may provide analysis and screening services to other countries, territories, federal agencies, other state agencies, tribal agencies, and licensed health care practitioners under OHA rules

Parents or guardians may decline newborn bloodspot screening by signing an exemption form citing religious or philosophical reasons, and inability to pay fees cannot be grounds to refuse screening services

Health insurance carriers and coordinated care organizations are required to cover the costs of newborn bloodspot screening

Health care providers and facilities serving infants must ensure proper specimen collection, provide medically appropriate care based on screening results, and report detected conditions to OHA for quality control