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This bill amends Mississippi's existing newborn screening law to include cytomegalovirus (CMV) as one of the conditions tested for in the state's comprehensive newborn screening program. The bill requires the State Department of Health to add CMV to its list of screened conditions, which already includes several other medical conditions like hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria (PKU), and hemoglobinopathy. The screening program will be required to test for CMV within three years of its addition to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), which is a standard list of conditions recommended for newborn screening. If the department fails to include CMV within that timeframe, it must provide an annual report to the House and Senate Public Health Committees explaining the reasons for the delay. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the state health department time to prepare for implementing the new screening requirement. CMV is a common viral infection that can be particularly dangerous for newborns, potentially causing serious developmental complications if not detected and addressed early.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0643.xml