2023 House Bill 5314

Health: screening; Krabbe disease; include in list of disorders and diseases screened for at birth.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 5431 (MCL 333.5431), as amended by 2002 PA 691.

Official record

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Requires health professionals to administer tests for conditions such as phenylketonuria, galactosemia, and sickle cell anemia to newborn infants without needing informed consent. The tests must be conducted within a specified timeframe and under conditions set by the department, with positive results reported to the infant's parents or guardians.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 9, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Noah Arbit (D-20), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Rachel Hood (D-81), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Christine Morse (D-40), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Stephanie Young (D-16), Brenda Carter (D-53) and Kelly Breen (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy