Bill > H2495

This bill amends Section 110A of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the list of recognized Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) in infants. LSDs are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by enzyme deficiencies that lead to the abnormal buildup of substances in cells, which can cause serious health problems. Specifically, the bill adds six additional LSD conditions to the existing law: Krabbe disease, Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease, MPS I (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I), and Niemann-Pick Types A and B. By including these specific disorders in the law, the bill likely aims to improve awareness, screening, diagnosis, and potentially treatment protocols for these rare genetic conditions in newborns and infants. The amendment appears to be a technical update to expand medical recognition and potentially support for these specific lysosomal storage disorders within the state's public health framework.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2495