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Committee introduces bill to transfer newborn screening rules into Idaho code
Summary
Sen. Blaylock introduced RS31799C1 to move newborn screening requirements from the Department of Health and Welfare rules into Idaho statute. The committee voted to introduce the draft and send it to print on a voice vote.
The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to introduce RS31799C1, a draft that would move newborn screening requirements from agency rules into Idaho law and place oversight with the legislature.
Sen. Blaylock, sponsor of RS31799C1, told the committee the bill transfers authority and oversight of newborn screening from the Department of Health and Welfare to the legislature by codifying the requirements in Idaho code. He said the measure would repeal six sections of Idaho code and eliminate seven pages of agency rules governing newborn screening tests conducted on infants born in Idaho.
“This is a requirement that has been in place for health providers since 1921,” Blaylock said, and he told senators the proposal does not introduce new requirements or substantial changes but would give the legislature greater oversight.
Sen. Harris moved to introduce RS31799C1 and send it to print; Sen. Shippey seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote; the transcript records the motion and a voice vote but does not list a roll-call tally.
The bill sponsor stood for questions but no substantive amendments or further debate were recorded during this session.
