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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to tests of newborn children for treatable disorders or diseases. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 110A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, which pertains to tests for newborn children for treatable disorders or diseases, by adding "Adrenoleukodystrophy" to the list of conditions for which newborns are tested, following the existing mention of "cretinism." Adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands, and its inclusion signifies a move to expand newborn screening for this treatable condition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1922 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1922 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1922.pdf |
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