Bill > H0438

This bill amends and repeals existing law regarding the prevention of blindness and disease in infants. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Amending Section 39-906 of the Idaho Code to update the duties of the director of the Department of Health and Welfare, including enforcing the law, administering regulations, publishing information on eye inflammation in newborns, and providing birth certificates with a question about compliance with the law. 2. Repealing Section 39-908 of the Idaho Code, which appears to have previously dealt with the prevention of blindness and disease in infants. 3. Repealing Section 39-911 of the Idaho Code, which likely contained additional provisions related to the prevention of blindness and disease in infants. The overall purpose of this bill is to update and revise the existing laws in Idaho focused on protecting the vision and health of newborn infants.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0438/