SB 1283: Public Health - As enacted, adds as a disease for which a laboratory must test during a standard serological test of a pregnant woman hepatitis C antibody (anti-HCV) with automatic reflex to HCV RNA if anti-HCV is reactive, and makes certain other changes to the process of conducting required pregnancy serological tests. - Amends TCA Section 68-5-602.
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✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mandatory prenatal screening to include hepatitis C antibody testing, enabling early detection and treatment, strengthening public health prevention efforts for pregnant women.
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Rep's Stance
✗ Voted No
✗ Opposes Healthcare