BILL · 1991–92 SESSION
SB 5455: Galactosemia screening
Requiring screening of newborn infants for galactosemia.
Summary
- Galactosemia is included in the state's policy encouraging early detection and prevention of inherited disorders resulting in developmental disabilities or physical defects. The Department of Health (DOH) is directed to require galactosemia screening tests of all newborns prior to hospital discharge.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5455), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 31, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5)
- Introduced
- January 31, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
- Companion bill
- HB 1906
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5)
6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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