Newborn Testing Amendments

SB 60 amends Utah's newborn screening requirements to add mandatory testing for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency (PDCD) when treatment is available and reliable testing exists. It updates hearing loss screening protocols by specifying approved methods (like auditory brainstem response) and clarifies reporting requirements for results to parents, early intervention programs, and Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The bill directly affects newborns in Utah hospitals with 100+ annual live births, requiring these screenings as part of routine care. It takes effect May 7, 2025, with no new funding or major procedural changes beyond refining existing testing standards.