Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."
This bill, known as "Levi's Law" (A1937), requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to provide evidence-based information about spina bifida to medical professionals who care for parents receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of the condition. The DOH must post this information on its website, including details on medical outcomes, treatment options, and support services, in both English and Spanish in plain language. Healthcare providers - including physicians, nurses, and genetic counselors - must then share this information directly with parents who receive a positive spina bifida test result. The law expands an existing requirement for Down syndrome information to include spina bifida, ensuring families have access to accurate, up-to-date resources at a critical time.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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