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Summary
The bill requires the state Department of Health to test every newborn for Gaucher disease as part of the existing screening program. It applies to all infants born in Maryland unless a parent or guardian objects. Adding the test aims to identify affected babies early so they can receive treatment promptly.
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- Health — Bill HearingHealth · Mar 4, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health
Sponsors
- Solomon · sponsor
- Cardin
- Edelson
- Foley
- Kaiser
- Lopez
- McComas
- Rosenberg
- Spiegel
- Stein
- Vogel
- Wims
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