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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "birthing facility" and "newborn," and mandates that the Department of Public Health (DPH) develop regulations for cCMV screening using saliva or urine tests. The screening must be performed within 21 days of birth, before the newborn is discharged, with exceptions for religious objections. The cost of the screening will be covered by health insurers, and hospitals/birthing facilities must report data to DPH. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to advise DPH on the cCMV screening program. Additionally, the bill requires DPH to establish a public information program on cCMV for expectant and new parents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David Biele (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S1471 (on 02/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2338 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2338.pdf |
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