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Senate committee adopts amendment and advances HB 2741 to preserve state public health lab and strengthen newborn screening follow-up
Summary
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health adopted a dash-1 amendment to House Bill 2741 clarifying that the Oregon Health Authority will implement a follow-up monitoring program for conditions identified through the newborn blood spot screening program, and voted to send the amended bill to the Senate floor.
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health unanimously adopted the dash-1 amendment to House Bill 2741 and voted to advance the amended measure to the Senate floor.
Committee staff summarized HB 2741 as directing the Oregon Health Authority to maintain a state public health laboratory capable of performing analyses related to public health and the newborn blood spot screening program. The adopted dash-1 amendment clarifies that OHA shall implement a follow-up monitoring program to improve long-term care for individuals with medical conditions identified through newborn screening; committee staff emphasized the change replaces the phrase "follow-up program" with "follow-up monitoring program" for clarity.
Senator Patterson moved adoption of the dash-1 amendment (dated 04/23/2025); the motion passed on a roll call and Senator Pearson moved the amended bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Committee staff reported the measure as amended carries a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact; those fiscal statements are available on OLIS.
What happens next: HB 2741 as amended will proceed to the Senate floor for further consideration. The committee's adoption of the dash-1 amendment was framed by members as a clarification that strengthens the measure; no public testimony or additional amendments were taken during the committee work session.
