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OK SB1040
OK SB1040Genetic disorders; adding certain disorder to newborn screening requirements. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to inborn metabolic disorders and other genetic or biochemical disorders; amending 63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-533, which relates to educational and newborn screening programs; adding certain disorder; providing that no cost shall be incurred except under certain condition; transferring certain duties to the State Department of Health and State Commissioner of Health; updating term; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to add spinal muscular atrophy to the list of genetic or biochemical disorders that must be included in the newborn screening program provided by the State Department of Health. The bill specifies that there shall be no cost associated with the screening unless there is a positive diagnosis, and it transfers certain duties from the State Board of Health to the State Commissioner of Health. The bill also updates the terminology from "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability." The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (on 02/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1040&Session=2000 |
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