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Requires hepatitis C virus testing of newborns
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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BILL NUMBER:S4871
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring hepatitis C virus testing of newborns
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the public health law by adding a new section 2500-k that creates a program for the test- ing of newborns for the presence of the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Justification
As more available treatments for Hepatitis C become available it is important to screen at the earliest age possible. Over 70 of those living with Hepatitis C are unaware that they are infected because HCV is often asymptomatic.
The new testing mandates will allow mothers and their children access to early detection of the Hepatitis C virus. By mandating testing of the child there is an added benefit of testing the mother. With over 300,000 New Yorkers living with Hepatitis C, early detection is essential.
Prior legislative history
A.9620 of 2011-12.
Fiscal implications for state
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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