An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program.
The bill (HB 1715) amends Pennsylvania's Newborn Child Testing Act to enhance newborn screening and follow-up programs. It directly affects newborns, parents, and healthcare providers by updating requirements for screening tests and ensuring timely medical follow-up for infants with positive results. The bill's key provisions focus on improving the accuracy and efficiency of the screening process and strengthening coordination between healthcare facilities and public health agencies. As currently described in the provided context, the bill's specific policy changes beyond the title are not detailed. It is pending in the Health committee after being laid on the table.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 10, 2025
Last action Nov 18, 2025
Floor votes · House Nov 18, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Nov 18, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 18, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Nov 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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