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NJ A3302
NJ A3302Requires DHS to dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing.
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Introduced
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
In Committee
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to properly dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing. Currently, DOH 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 DOH 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 (DOH) to properly dispose of newborn screening specimens within 60 days after testing. Currently, DOH securely stores all newborn screening specimens for 23 years after testing. The bill also requires DOH to dispose of all newborn screening specimens currently stored by the department within one year after the date of enactment of this bill. This is in accordance with P.L.1977, c.321 (C.26:2-110 and 111), which mandates that all infants born in New Jersey be screened for biochemical disorders, including more than 54 disorders.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 02/12/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3302_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3302_I1.PDF |
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