HCS HB 279 -- SCREENING OF NEWBORNS

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