HB 3772

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 18, 2025

An Act Expanding the Number of Disorders Included in the Newborn Screening Program, and for Other Purposes

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The proposal would add more genetic and metabolic conditions to the mandatory newborn‑screening tests, allow the health department to set fees (which must be used for testing and treatment), require follow‑up and education, and give parents a religious exemption.

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Author · Representative

Patrick Vargas
RepresentativeQuezon City, 5th District
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HB03772 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Expanding the Number of Disorders Included in the Newborn Screening Program, and for Other Purposes

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