Bill > SB0607

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to require newborn hearing screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a viral infection that can cause serious birth defects. Starting March 1, 2028, healthcare professionals will be required to test all newborns for cCMV using blood spot, saliva, urine, or other diagnostically equivalent specimens. If a test is positive, healthcare providers must report the results to the infant's parents and the state health department, and provide information about cCMV treatment. The bill also mandates that the state health department develop a comprehensive public education program about CMV, including information on transmission, birth defects, diagnosis, and prevention methods. This program must be shared with child care centers, school nurses, health educators, and healthcare facilities. The bill defines key terms like CMV (cytomegalovirus) and cCMV (congenital cytomegalovirus) and aims to increase awareness and early detection of this potentially serious infant health condition. The testing will be conducted as part of the existing newborn screening process, which already includes tests for several other genetic and metabolic conditions.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0607