This bill amends several sections of the Public Health Code, specifically focusing on newborn screening, body art facility licensing, and the management of health profession regulatory funds. Key provisions include the requirement for health professionals to administer specific tests to newborns, such as those for phenylketonuria and sickle cell anemia, without the need for informed consent. The bill mandates that positive test results must be reported to the infant's guardians and establishes a fee structure for the tests, which can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, it allows for the use of blood specimens for medical research while ensuring confidentiality.

The bill also addresses the licensing of body art facilities, stipulating that all tattooing, branding, or body piercing must occur at licensed locations. It outlines the application process for obtaining a license, including associated fees and the distribution of those fees to local health departments. Furthermore, it establishes various funds, such as the health professions regulatory fund and the nurse professional fund, detailing their purposes and the management of their balances. Notably, the bill includes provisions for transferring specific amounts from these funds to the general fund for fiscal years 2027 to 2029.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.21919, 333.21920