The bill amends the Public Health Code by adding a new section, 5143, which mandates the development and dissemination of informational materials on cytomegalovirus (CMV) by the Department of Health. These materials are intended to educate women who may become pregnant, expectant parents, and health professionals about CMV, including its incidence, transmission, potential birth defects, diagnostic methods, testing options, preventative measures, and available resources for parents of infants affected by congenital CMV. The department is also required to obtain expert review of these materials and update them as necessary.

Additionally, the bill modifies sections 5431 and 5432 to include congenital cytomegalovirus testing as part of the mandatory newborn screening tests. It specifies that if a test for congenital CMV is positive, the results must be reported to both the infant's parents and the department. The language in these sections has been updated to clarify reporting requirements and to ensure that the tests are administered under prescribed conditions. The bill also includes adjustments to the terminology used in the existing law, such as changing "shall" to "must" in certain contexts, and updating references to the Consumer Price Index.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.5431, 333.5432