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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires a hospital to provide written information, which may be provided electronically, on the Early Intervention program to any parent or legal guardian whose child is admitted to the neonatal intensive care department. Provides that with a parent or legal guardian, a hospital staff member familiar with the Early Intervention program shall initiate prior to discharge from the hospital written referrals to the Early Intervention program for all children admitted to the neonatal intensive care department who qualify for early intervention services. Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. In provisions concerning the system of early intervention services to be administered by the Department of Early Childhood on and after July 1, 2026, requires the statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, interagency, and interdisciplinary early intervention programs to include in its public awareness program, a special focus on the early identification of infants who automatically qualify for early intervention services, including, but not limited to, those who qualify on account of having a birth weight less than 1,000 grams.
AI Summary
This bill addresses early intervention services for premature infants by amending the Hospital Licensing Act and the Department of Early Childhood Act. It requires hospitals to provide written information about the Early Intervention program to parents or legal guardians of children admitted to the neonatal intensive care department, both before and after July 1, 2026. Hospitals must also initiate written referrals to the Early Intervention program for eligible children before discharge. The bill specifically focuses on identifying and supporting infants who automatically qualify for early intervention services, particularly those with a birth weight less than 1,000 grams. Starting July 1, 2026, the Department of Early Childhood will be responsible for administering the early intervention services program, with a public awareness component that emphasizes early identification of infants who qualify for these services. This legislation aims to ensure that premature and at-risk infants receive timely and comprehensive support to address potential developmental challenges, providing parents with important information and access to specialized services.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Ram Villivalam (D)*,
Janet Yang Rohr (D)*,
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Laura Ellman (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Joyce Mason (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0294 (on 08/15/2025)
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