AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM.
This means families will have a shorter timeframe to have their newborns screened for certain health disorders.
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HB 184 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 13, 2021. Enacted.
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In plain language
This bill shortens the screening time for newborns and mandates destruction of blood samples post-testing.
The legislation reduces the time frame for obtaining a blood sample from newborns to 24-48 hours after birth. It also requires blood samples to be destroyed once screening is complete and restricts sharing of abnormal results to the physician of record only.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families will have a shorter timeframe to have their newborns screened for certain health disorders.
Summary
This Act reduces the time frame to obtain a blood specimen from newborn infants from 72 hours to 24 to 48 hours after birth for screening for metabolic, hematologic, endocrinologic, immunologic and certain structural disorders. It also requires that blood specimens be destroyed once screening and testing is complete including confirmation of any diagnosis. It also provides that the Division of Public Health provide abnormal results only to the physician of record. It also requires all fees collected from newborn screening to be used to defray operating expenses associated with the Newborn Screening Program and for programs to ensure optimal health and development across the lifespan of the maternal and child health population. Finally, the Act makes several technical corrections consistent with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Bill Text
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This Act reduces the time frame for obtaining a blood specimen for newborn screening from 72 hours to 24 to 48 hours after birth and implements additional requirements for specimen handling and reporting.
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§ 804C(b)
72→ 24 to 48This change reduces the time frame for obtaining a blood specimen from newborn infants from 72 hours to 24 to 48 hours after birth.
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§ 804C(e)
3 years→ destroyed after screening and testing is complete.This change specifies that blood specimens for certain disorders will be destroyed after screening and testing are complete.
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§ 804C(c)
parent or legal guardian and physician of record→ physician on record.This change clarifies that abnormal results will only be provided to the physician on record.
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§ 804C(g)(1)
used for to defray operating expenses associated with this chapter, operation of the program, Program, and programming to ensure the optimal health and development across the lifespan of the maternal and child health population.→ used to defray operating expenses associated with this chapter and for programs to ensure optimal health and development across the lifespan of the maternal and child health population.This change rephrases the purpose of the fees collected from newborn screening to emphasize their use for health and development programs.
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§ 805C(a)
72 within→ 24 to 48This change reduces the required time for screening to be performed on newborns from 72 hours to 24 to 48 hours after birth.
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§ 804C(3)
may be used by the Division of Public Health for any other purpose authorized by law removed.This change removes the allowance for the Division of Public Health to use stored data for any purpose authorized by law without conditions.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Suspension of Rules in House
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Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- David Bentz · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (60)
60 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 184 do?
- This Act reduces the time frame to obtain a blood specimen from newborn infants from 72 hours to 24 to 48 hours after birth for screening for metabolic, hematologic, endocrinologic, immunologic and certain structural disorders. It also requires that blood specimens be destroyed once screening and testing is complete including confirmation of any diagnosis. It also provides that the Division of Public Health provide abnormal results only to the physician of record. It also requires all fees collected from newborn screening to be used to defray operating expenses associated with the Newborn Screening Program and for programs to ensure optimal health and development across the lifespan of the maternal and child health population. Finally, the Act makes several technical corrections consistent with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors HB 184?
- HB 184 is sponsored by Sarah McBride and David Bentz.
- What is the current status of HB 184?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 13, 2021. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 184?
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