MA S1471

Bill

Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
08/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires all newborns in Massachusetts to be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) using a saliva or urine test within 21 days of birth and before discharge from the birthing facility. The Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Perinatal Advisory Committee, will develop regulations for this screening program, including approved testing methods and standards for follow-up care. The cost of the screening will be a covered benefit reimbursable by health insurers, and in the absence of a third-party payer, the Commonwealth will cover the cost. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to advise the Department on the cCMV screening program and requires the Department to maintain a public information program about cCMV for expectant and new parents.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Joan Lovely (D)*, Joseph Boncore (D), Michael Brady (D), Jo Comerford (D), Brendan Crighton (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Ryan Fattman (R), Bill Galvin (D), Anne Gobi (D), Kay Khan (D), Eric Lesser (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Tom Stanley (D), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1471

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1471
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1471.pdf

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