HB 279 -- Supplemental Newborn Screening

Co-Sponsors:  Shoemyer, Copenhaver, Jolly, Farnen, Clayton,
Wiggins

This bill authorizes the Department of Health to expand the
newborn screening requirements of Section 191.331, RSMo, by
including screening for various potentially treatable disorders,
including cystic fibrosis, galactosemia, congenital adrenal
hyperplasia, and other disorders.  The expansion of the newborn
screening requirements is subject to appropriations and is
required to be completed by January 1, 2002.

The department is required to promulgate rules to implement the
provisions of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:43 am