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PA HB1652
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Abigail Salisbury
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AI Summary
- Adds Gaucher disease to the list of conditions included in Pennsylvania's mandatory Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program
- Amends the Newborn Child Testing Act of 1965 (P.L.497, No.251) by adding Gaucher disease as subparagraph (xi) to the screening requirements
- Screening program is designed to help health care providers identify conditions early to prevent intellectual disability, physical disability, or death
- Requires approval from the Newborn Screening and Follow-up Technical Advisory Board for program changes
- Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.
Last Action
Laid on the table
11/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Health6/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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