OregonRelating to public health testing.
What it does
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to maintain a state public health laboratory, administer a newborn bloodspot screening program and implement additional programs related to newborn bloodspot screening. Requires health care providers and health care facilities to ensure collection and delivery of specimens for newborn bloodspot screening and report certain test results to the authority. Creates an exemption for parents or guardians who oppose screening of an infant for religious or philosophical reasons.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Jan 17Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.Minor
- Jan 13First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced