The bill amends section 383.14 of the Florida Statutes to require that, beginning January 1, 2027, and subject to legislative appropriation, all newborns in Florida be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the appropriate age. This requirement will be enforced through rules adopted by the Department of Health, following consultation with the Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely screening for this condition, aligning it with existing protocols for other metabolic and hereditary disorders.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for incorporating new conditions into the newborn screening program, which includes the department submitting a legislative budget request for appropriations to add testing for any condition recommended by the advisory council. The department is tasked with expanding the screening program to include these conditions within 18 months of the council's recommendation, provided that an FDA-approved test or an alternative vendor's test is available. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1089 Filed: 383.14
H 1089 c1: 383.14