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NY S07659
NY S07659Requires cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn by administration of a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
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Introduced
09/20/2023
09/20/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend public health law, in relation to requiring cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn
AI Summary
This bill requires all newborn infants in New York to be screened for cytomegalovirus (CMV) using a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, unless the parent objects. The Commissioner of Health may also allow or require the use of another diagnostic test for CMV if it is determined to be equivalent or better than the urine PCR test. The bill is set to take effect 180 days after it becomes law, with the necessary rules and regulations authorized to be made and completed by the effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7659 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07659&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07659 |
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