Bill Text: HI HB782 | 2015 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Cytomegalovirus; Newborn; Infants; Pregnancy; Appropriation ($)
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-07-14 - Act 232, on 07/13/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). [HB782 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2015-HB782-Amended.html
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE CYTOMEGALOVIRUS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§321- Cytomegalovirus public education. (a) The department of health shall provide public education to inform pregnant women and women who may become pregnant regarding:
(1) The transmission of the cytomegalovirus to pregnant women and women who may become pregnant;
(2) Birth defects caused by congenital cytomegalovirus;
(3) Methods of diagnosing congenital cytomegalovirus; and
(4) Available preventative measures.
(b) The department of health shall provide the information described in subsection (a) to:
(1) Hospitals licensed pursuant to section 321-14.5;
(2) Health care providers offering care to pregnant women and infants;
(3) Registered family child care homes;
(4) Licensed group child care centers;
(5) Licensed group child care homes;
(6) Licensed infant and toddler child care centers; and
(7) Religious, ecclesiastical, or denominational organizations offering children's programs as a part of worship services."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2015.
Report Title:
Cytomegalovirus; Newborn; Infants; Pregnancy; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Department of Health to establish a public education program to inform and educate women about cytomegalovirus. (HB782 CD1)
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