HB 6465

House·20th Congress·Filed Nov 27, 2025

An Act Establishing a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program for the Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Hearing Loss Among Children

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The bill creates a nationwide program that screens every newborn for hearing loss, ensures early diagnosis, and provides counseling, treatment and follow‑up services.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB06465 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Establishing a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program for the Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Hearing Loss Among Children

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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