BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > SB145

WI SB145

The procedure for adding federal newborn screening recommendations to the state-required newborn screenings, granting rule-making authority, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)

summary

Introduced
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

In general, under current law, newborns must be tested for certain congenital and metabolic disorders as specified in rules promulgated by the Department of Health Services. The federal Department of Health and Human Services maintains a list of disorders for which it recommends testing in newborns, known as the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). Under this bill, DHS must evaluate each disorder that is included in the RUSP as of January 1, 2025, to determine whether newborns in this state should be tested for that disorder. This requirement does not apply to any disorder in the RUSP if, as of January 1, 2025, the disorder is already included in the list of disorders for which newborns must be tested in this state. In addition, the bill requires DHS to evaluate any disorder added to the RUSP after January 1, 2025, to determine whether newborns in this state should be tested for that newly added disorder. If DHS determines newborns should not be tested for the disorder, DHS must annually review medical literature and the department[s capacity and resources to LRB-1271/1 KMS:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 145 test for the disorder in order to determine whether to reevaluate the inclusion of the disorder in newborn testing in this state. If, in any of these evaluations or reevaluations, DHS determines that a disorder in the RUSP should be added to the list of disorders for which newborns must be tested in this state, the bill requires DHS to promulgate rules to add that disorder. The requirements for evaluations, reviews, and reevaluations under the bill do not apply to a disorder in the RUSP if DHS is in the process of adding, by rule, the disorder to the list of disorders for which newborns must be tested in this state. However, if the rule-making procedure for that disorder does not result in promulgation of a rule, then DHS must consider the disorder under the review and reevaluation procedures under the bill. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive procedure for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to evaluate and potentially add new disorders to the state's mandatory newborn screening program, based on recommendations from the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). Specifically, the bill requires DHS to conduct an initial evaluation within 18 months for any new disorder added to the RUSP after January 1, 2025, to determine whether it should be included in Wisconsin's newborn screening tests. If DHS determines a disorder should be tested, they must begin rule-making to add it to the state's screening list. For disorders not immediately added, DHS must conduct annual reviews of medical literature and assess the department's capacity to test for the disorder. If new information or improved resources are identified, DHS must conduct a reevaluation within 18 months to potentially add the disorder. The bill also provides DHS with simplified emergency rule-making authority, allowing them to more quickly implement new screening requirements without the typical extensive emergency rule documentation. Additionally, once a new disorder is approved through rule-making, DHS must ensure testing begins within six months of the rule's publication. This approach aims to keep Wisconsin's newborn screening program current with federal recommendations while providing flexibility for careful evaluation and implementation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received (on 06/19/2025)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...