Requires DOH to provide information regarding spina bifida to certain parents and families of newborns; "Levi's Law."
S 814, "Levi's Law," requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to provide evidence-based information about spina bifida to parents and families who receive a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of the condition. This expands an existing law that already provided similar information for Down syndrome. The DOH must post this information on its website in English and Spanish, covering outcomes, treatment options, and support services, and healthcare providers must give it to affected parents when they receive a positive test result. The law directly affects parents of newborns with spina bifida, healthcare providers, and the DOH, ensuring they have access to updated, accessible resources.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Tony Bucco
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