New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4615: Congenital cytomegalovirus-require newborn screening; make appropriation
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
Requires newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus; makes an appropriation.
What the bill says
An Act concerning newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes, making an appropriation, and repealing P.L.2021, c.413.
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
An Act concerning newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes, making an appropriation, and repealing P.L.2021, c.413. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Congenital cytomegalovirus" or "cCMV" means infection with cytomegalovirus acquired before birth. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Health care facility" means a general hospital, birthing center, or other health care facility licensed by the Department of Health that provides obstetrical or newborn services. "Health care practitioner" means a physician, physician assistant, certified nurse midwife, advanced practice nurse, or any other health care professional licensed or otherwise authorized to provide care to a newborn infant. "Newborn" means an infant not more than 21 days of age. "Screening" means a laboratory screening test approved by the commissioner for the detection of congenital cytomegalovirus infection. 2. a. Unless a newborn's parent or legal guardian opts out of screening for any reason, every newborn born in this State shall receive a screening for congenital cytomegalovirus before discharge from a health care facility or, if medically appropriate, as soon thereafter as practicable. In all cases, screenings shall be completed within 21 days following birth. b. (1) The screening required pursuant to subsection a. of this section …
Sponsors
- Robert W. Singer (R, 30) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SHH
Subjects: HEALTH, CHILDREN
Common questions
- What is S4615?
- S4615 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Congenital cytomegalovirus-require newborn screening; make appropriation.
- What does S4615 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, supplementing Title 26 of the Revised Statutes, making an appropriation, and repealing P.L.2021, c.413.
- What is the status of S4615?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SHH (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4615?
- Robert W. Singer (R, 30).
- Where is the official record for S4615?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4615
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