· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

Authorizes a midwife, nurse practitioner or physicians assistant attending a newborn to cause that child to be subject to newborn screening tests for conditions for which there is a medical benefit to the early detection and treatment of the disorder.

Sponsor

Alana DiMario (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-03-07

Policy area

Health

Latest action

06/24/2025 Signed by Governor