This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to expand the list of diseases for which newborns must be screened. Specifically, it adds "infantile GM1 gangliosidosis" to the existing list of conditions that includes phenylketonuria, galactosemia, hypothyroidism, sickle cell anemia, and several others. The Bureau for Public Health is tasked with ensuring that these screenings are conducted and that any positive results are promptly reported.

Additionally, the bill updates the legal language regarding the rules proposed by the Bureau for Public Health, replacing a reference to a previous article with a new citation (29A-3-1 et seq.). It also emphasizes that newborn screenings will be covered by various health insurance programs, ensuring that birthing facilities receive reimbursement for these essential tests. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the early detection of serious health conditions in newborns, thereby improving health outcomes for affected children.