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MA H2303

Including Krabbe Disease in newborn screening


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law on newborn screening to include Krabbe Leukodystrophy and other lysomal storage disorders, which are a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's ability to break down and recycle certain cellular materials.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

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