House Sponsors: RIGHTER. Short description: IDPH-PKU TESTING-INFORMATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Phenylketonuria Testing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health must require the physician or other health care provider attending a pregnant woman at the diagnosis of her pregnancy to notify the woman that there are expanded screening tests for metabolic and genetic disorders that may be given to her child in addition to those tests required by the State and to provide the information to the woman in writing within 7 days after the diagnosis of the pregnancy. Provides for similar notification to the mother of a newborn infant within 24 hours following the infant's birth. Requires the Department to develop and distribute written informational materials by May 1, 2002. Provides that these provisions become inoperative upon the Department's full implementation of a statewide expanded screening program. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status