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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to amend the General Laws of the state to require the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders, in addition to the existing requirement of screening for phenylketonuria. Krabbe Disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, and lysomal storage disorders are a group of inherited metabolic diseases. The bill aims to expand the state's newborn screening program to include these conditions, which can be detected early and treated if identified at birth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1167 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1167.pdf |
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