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SB 174: Infant Eye Care/Mandatory Examinations [SPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Wilson

Infant Eye Care/Mandatory Examinations [SPCC]; Requires every baby born in a hospital to receive, prior to being discharged from the hospital, an eye examination using an ophthalmoscope and dilation of the pupils for detection of pediatric congenital and ocular abnormalities. Provides an exception to eye examinations when parents file a written objection, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/6/2007 Senate • Filed
11/28/2007 Senate • Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Health and Human Services Appropriations
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00014
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Health Policy