AN ACT REQUIRING NEWBORN SCREENING FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.

HB 6573 requires all newborns in the state to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as part of routine newborn testing. This bill directly affects infants born in the state, enabling earlier detection of DMD, a severe muscle-wasting condition. The key provision amends statutes to mandate this screening, which would typically occur within days of birth using blood tests. The stated purpose is to support timely medical intervention for affected children, improving long-term health outcomes.