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CS/CS/HB 1089 — Newborn Screenings
by Health & Human Services Committee; Health Care Budget Subcommittee; and Reps. Booth, Anderson, and others (CS/SB 524 by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services and Senator Harrell)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill requires, subject to legislative appropriation, the Florida Department of Health to adopt and enforce rules requiring every newborn in the state to be screened for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the appropriate age, beginning January 1, 2027.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 115-0