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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

782

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

S.D. 2

 

C.D. 1

 

 

 

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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