STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 54th Legislature (2014)

HOUSE BILL 2321	By:	Brown

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to public health; amending Section 2, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2013 (63 O.S. Supp. 2013, Section 1-550.5), which relates to pulse oximetry screening; requiring birthing facilities to perform Krabbe leukodystrophy screening on newborns; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     Section 2, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2013 (63 O.S. Supp. 2013, Section 1-550.5), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1-550.5  A.  As used in this section, "birthing facility" means an inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the State Department of Health that provides birthing and newborn care services.
B.  The State Department of Health shall require each birthing facility to perform a pulse oximetry screening and Krabbe leukodystrophy screenings on every newborn in its care prior to discharge from the birthing facility.
C.  The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2014.

54-2-8222	AM	11/06/13