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SB126: House Sub for SB 126 - Establishing an advance universal newborn screening program, providing for the reimbursement of certain treatment services and extending the transfer of moneys to the Kansas newborn screening fund, increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances and increasing the annual assessment rate on hospital providers.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill establishes a universal newborn screening program that screens babies for certain health conditions. It also increases funding for local health departments and hospital providers.

Who This Affects

Newborns across Kansas will benefit from this program, which aims to detect potential health issues early on. This can lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes for these young Kansans.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

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