Today, HB567 passed the Georgia Senate unanimously. This newborn screening legislation requires the state to screen for any disorder on the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) implements a timeline on when the screening must begin and ensures there will be money available in the future to fund all RUSP conditions.
“Each year, new screening tests are developed to diagnose diseases before it is too late to receive treatment. RUSP alignment legislation will require Georgia to keep up with science,” said EveryLife Foundation Chief of Policy and Advocacy Annie Kennedy. “We have seen a growing interest in states in passing this common-sense legislation and families are counting on it to enhance and expand newborn screening. We are grateful for the Georgia Assembly passing this impactful legislation that will ensure that babies born in Georgia have the same opportunity for diagnosis and treatments as babies born across state lines.”
Thank you to Georgia State Representatives Sharon Cooper, Jan Jones, Teri Anulewicz, Katie Dempsey, Chuck Martin for your support on this key legislation that would help save the lives of more than 700 babies in Georgia annually.
Thank you to the more than 50 patient advocacy organizations who signed our letter of support for the legislation.
