Requires hepatitis C virus testing of newborns

This bill requires hospitals to test all newborns for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection or exposure to the virus. It directly affects newborns and their birth parents by establishing a state program to identify HCV early. Key provisions include mandatory testing, counseling, tracking results, and follow-up care coordination through new regulations. The law aims to improve health outcomes by connecting affected infants and parents to timely treatment and support services.