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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan requires newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus starting in 2028
Last action · October 16, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICYSponsor: Jeremy Moss
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning March 1, 2028, health professionals in charge of newborn care must administer a test for (cCMV) to all newborn infants. Positive test results must be reported to both the state department and the infant's parents or guardians. Additionally, the state health department must create a public education program regarding cytomegalovirus and distribute educational materials to schools, child care programs, and health facilities.
Expands mandatory health testing requirements for newborns across the state and establishes new state-mandated reporting rules and educational distribution duties for medical providers and child care facilities.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
newborn infants
Newborn infants must be administered a screening test for congenital cytomegalovirus beginning March 1, 2028.
health professionals
Health professionals caring for newborns must administer the required test and report positive results to the department and parents.
Key Facts
- Beginning March 1, 2028, health professionals in charge of newborn care must administer a screening test for congenital cytomegalovirus.
- Positive test results for congenital cytomegalovirus must be reported to the state department and to the infant's parents or guardians.
- The test for congenital cytomegalovirus may be administered via blood spot, saliva, urine specimen, or an equivalent test determined by the department.
- If a congenital cytomegalovirus test is positive, health providers must provide parents with information on available treatment methods.
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- The department must develop and implement a public education program on cytomegalovirus and congenital cytomegalovirus for pregnant women.
- Educational information must be posted online and provided to child care programs, school nurses, health education providers, and health facilities.
- Violating this section or related rules is classified as a misdemeanor.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Oct 16, 2025SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
- Oct 16, 2025SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
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