S 5454 NY
Requires cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn
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Summary
This bill requires every newborn in New York to be screened for cytomegalovirus (CMV) using a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect newborns and may cause health complications if present. The urine PCR test is a diagnostic method to detect CMV infection in newborns. The bill establishes this screening as a standard component of newborn testing protocols. Specific details about testing procedures, timing, and follow-up care are not included in the available summary.
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Official abstract
Requires cytomegalovirus screening for every newborn by administration of a urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
Sponsor (1)
- Leroy Comrie Democratic · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Robert Jackson Democratic · cosponsor
- Rachel May Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Feb 21, 2025 REFERRED TO HEALTH · upper
- May 6, 2025 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH · upper
- May 6, 2025 PRINT NUMBER 5454A · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO HEALTH · upper
- May 19, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.1235 · upper
- May 20, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- May 21, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Jun 5, 2026 COMMITTED TO RULES · upper
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