SB 174 (2008) -  Infant Eye Care/Mandatory Examinations [SPCC]

by Wilson
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 Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Health Policy on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

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  • Health Policy
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Health and Human Services Appropriations

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Health Policy Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00014 Time: 03/03/2008 - 8:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Health and Human Services Appropriations Time: 11/28/2007 - 12:27 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 09/06/2007 - 3:29 PM Member: Committee: Version: __