WA SB5668

State Board of Health must reestablish the newborn screening panel by July 1, 2026, incorporating all conditions currently screened plus all conditions on the federal recommended uniform screening panel as of January 1, 2025

Within 12 months of any new condition being added to the federal recommended uniform screening panel, the State Board of Health must determine whether to add it to Washington's panel and complete a feasibility review examining costs, federal funding availability, fee recommendations, and implementation timeline

Members of the public may petition for additions to the newborn screening panel outside of the federal recommendations, with the Board required to evaluate whether sufficient scientific evidence exists and conduct feasibility reviews for qualifying requests

Creates a new "newborn screening revenue account" in the state treasury where all newborn screening fees must be deposited, with expenditures limited to implementing and administering the screening program and no appropriation required for spending

Blood samples must be collected within 48 hours of birth and received by the Department of Health within 72 hours of collection; parents may opt out on religious grounds