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VA SB374
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Boysko
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AI Summary
- Directs the Virginia Department of Health to add Gaucher disease to the Commonwealth's mandatory newborn screening panel
- Exempts this regulatory change from the Administrative Process Act requirements, allowing faster implementation
- Waives the standard evaluation and rulemaking procedures typically required under § 32.1-65 of the Code of Virginia for newborn screening additions
- Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder affecting the body's ability to break down certain fats, which can cause organ damage if untreated
Legislative Description
Newborn screening; VDH regulations to include Gaucher disease.
Last Action
Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources3/2/2026
Appropriations2/26/2026
Health and Human Services: Health2/23/2026
Health and Human Services2/19/2026
Finance and Appropriations2/5/2026
Education: Health Professions1/30/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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