Bill > S1574

This bill, known as "Mattie's Law," revises procedures for newborn screenings in Florida. It mandates that beginning January 1, 2027, all newborns must be screened for biliary atresia, a serious liver condition, by testing their direct bilirubin levels using the blood specimen already collected for newborn screenings. The Department of Health is required to consult with the Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council, a group that advises on newborn screening programs, before adopting rules related to screening methods, follow-up procedures, and adding new conditions to the screening program. Additionally, the Department of Health must implement a public awareness campaign about biliary atresia by October 1, 2026, to educate parents and healthcare providers on its symptoms, risks, and the importance of early diagnosis. Hospitals providing birthing services will be required to screen newborns for biliary atresia as specified in the law.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1574