An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.

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The bill updates the 1965 Newborn Child Testing Act to strengthen the state’s newborn screening program and add follow‑up procedures. It affects newborn infants, their families, and health‑care providers by aiming for earlier detection of health conditions. The measure has passed the House and now moves to the next legislative step.

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