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PA HB1715
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ann Flood
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AI Summary
- Adds Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the list of diseases that must be screened for under Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program
- Amends the Newborn Child Testing Act of 1965, which requires physicians, hospitals, and other institutions to administer genetic disease tests to infants
- Screening program is designed to help health care providers identify conditions that could cause intellectual disability, physical disability, or death if left untreated
- Requires approval from the Newborn Screening and Follow-up Technical Advisory Board for implementation
- 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
Health7/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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