Bill > S1552

This bill proposes to expand the newborn screening panel in Massachusetts by adding pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency (PDCD) to the list of conditions tested during routine newborn screenings. Specifically, the bill amends Section 110A of chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws by inserting the term "pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency" after the word "cretinism" in the existing text. Newborn screening is a critical public health practice that involves testing infants shortly after birth for various genetic, metabolic, and developmental disorders that may not be immediately apparent but could cause serious health problems if left undetected. By adding PDCD to the screening panel, the bill aims to help healthcare providers identify this rare metabolic disorder early, potentially allowing for earlier intervention and management, which could improve health outcomes for affected newborns.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1552