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Witnesses tell committee lead screening in pregnancy could reduce maternal complications; A4848 released
Summary
A4848 (requires certain lead screening for pregnant persons under specified circumstances) drew extended testimony from Isles and public-health advocates who urged universal or risk‑based prenatal lead testing; the committee voted to release the bill with affirmative responses recorded.
Supporters of Assembly Bill A4848 told the Assembly Communities Development and Women—s Affairs Committee that lead exposure during pregnancy is an under-recognized contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality and that routine screening could allow earlier intervention.
Elise Pivnick (introduced in the record as representing Isles, a community development and…
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