This bill establishes an advance universal newborn screening program to be administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment in Kansas. It mandates the provision of educational programs about certain congenital conditions, including hypothyroidism and galactosemia, and requires recognized screening tests for these and other conditions identified by the Secretary. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary, including maintaining a registry for follow-up services, providing necessary treatment products for diagnosed conditions, and ensuring that reimbursement for treatment is available based on income eligibility criteria.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to remove specific references to genetic diseases that can be detected with the same specimen and replaces them with broader language regarding conditions identified by the Secretary. It also establishes the Kansas newborn screening fund to support the program financially, with provisions for transferring funds from the medical assistance fee fund to ensure the program's sustainability. The bill repeals previous sections of law that are no longer applicable, streamlining the legal framework surrounding newborn screening in the state.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 65-181, 65-180, 65-183
As introduced: 65-181, 65-180, 65-183