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FL H1073

FL H1073
Newborn Screenings

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Introduced
12/29/2021
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to newborn screenings; amending s. 383.145, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; requiring hospitals and other state-licensed birthing facilities to test for congenital cytomegalovirus in newborns within a specified timeframe under certain circumstances; revising the timeframe within which health care providers attending home births must make certain referrals; requiring certain health care providers practicing in the primary care setting to screen newborns in their care for hearing loss within a specified timeframe; requiring such providers to test such newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus within a specified timeframe under certain circumstances; revising the timeframe within which hospitals must complete newborn hearing screenings that were not completed before discharge due to scheduling or temporary staffing limitations; requiring that certain test results be reported to the Department of Health within a specified timeframe; removing a requirement that the parents of certain newborns be instructed on and provided specified information; removing obsolete language; removing a requirement that certain uninsured persons be provided a list of specified providers; providing an effective hb1073-00 HB 1073 date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's law on newborn and infant hearing screening. It requires hospitals and other state-licensed birthing facilities to test newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus if the newborn fails the hearing loss screening. The bill also revises the timeframe for referrals for home births and birth center births, and requires certain health care providers in primary care settings to screen newborns for hearing loss and test for congenital cytomegalovirus under certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill requires test results to be reported to the Department of Health within a specified timeframe and removes some outdated provisions. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive and coordinated program for early hearing loss screening, identification, and follow-up care for newborns in Florida.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 292 (on 03/08/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073
Analysis - Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (Post-Meet https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073z.PPH.PDF
Analysis - Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073e.HHS.PDF
Analysis - Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073d.HHS.PDF
Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073c.HCA.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/BillText/c1/PDF
Analysis - Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (Post-Meet https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073a.PPH.PDF
Analysis - Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (Post-Meet https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Analyses/h1073.PPH.PDF
House Committee Amendment #714447 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/Amendment/714447/PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1073/BillText/Filed/PDF
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