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NJ A902
NJ A902Requires DHS to dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to properly dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing. Currently, DHSS securely stores all newborn screening specimens at ambient temperature and humidity for 23 years after testing. Pursuant to P.L.1977, c.321 (C.26:2-110 and 111), all infants born in New Jersey are screened for biochemical disorders which presently include the detection of more than 54 disorders. This bill also requires DHSS to dispose of all newborn screening specimens currently stored by the department within one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to properly dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing. Currently, DHSS securely stores all newborn screening specimens for 23 years after testing. The bill also requires DHSS to dispose of all newborn screening specimens currently stored by the department within one year after the date of enactment of this bill.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/902_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/902_I1.PDF |
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