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WI SB145
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Jagler
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AI Summary
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Department of Health Services must evaluate disorders on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) as of January 1, 2025, within 18 months to determine whether Wisconsin should add them to state-required newborn testing
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Any disorder added to the federal RUSP after January 1, 2025, must be evaluated by DHS within 18 months of its federal addition
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If DHS determines a disorder should not be added, the department must conduct annual reviews of medical literature and departmental capacity to reassess the decision
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DHS may use emergency rule-making procedures without demonstrating public health necessity, and emergency rules can remain in effect up to 15 months if permanent rule-making is initiated
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Testing for any newly added disorder must begin within 6 months after the rule adding it is published
Legislative Description
The procedure for adding federal newborn screening recommendations to the state-required newborn screenings, granting rule-making authority, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Subeck withdrawn as a cosponsor
1/27/2026