Establishes a Sickle Cell Standing Committee within the department of health and senior services

Summary

The bill would form a Sickle Cell Standing Committee within the Department of Health and Senior Services, made up of physicians, patients, researchers, advocacy groups, and experts. The committee’s job is to assess the disease’s impact on urban communities, review existing services, and recommend education and policy changes. It must report its findings to the General Assembly and the governor by the end of 2027.

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