New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5705: Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee-expand responsibilities
Status: In committee, October 22, 2026
Expands responsibilities of Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee and amending and supplementing P.L.2019, c.296.
From the introduced text, October 22, 2026:
An Act concerning the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee and amending and supplementing P.L.2019, c.296. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 1 of P.L.2019, c.296 (C.26:2-110a) is amended to read as follows: 2. The Commissioner of Health shall establish a Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee to annually review [ADDED: and advise the commissioner on] the disorders included in the Newborn Screening Program, screening technologies, treatment options, [and] educational programs and follow-up procedures [ADDED: , and new developments and areas of interest relating to newborn screening, genetics, and early identification of heritable disorders] . The committee shall include, but need not be limited to, medical, hospital, and public health professionals, scientific experts, [ADDED: consultants with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders included in the Newborn Screening Program and in the provision of genetic counseling,] and consumer representatives and advocates. The committee shall meet annually to review and revise the list of disorders recommended for inclusion in the Newborn Screening Program. The committee shall allow for public input in the course of conducting its review and issue recommendations to the commissioner on the improvement of the Newborn Screening Program. (cf:P.L.2019, c.296, s.1) 2. (New section) a. Beginning on January 1, 2027, the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee shall …
Sponsors
- Carol A. Murphy (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Anthony Angelozzi (D, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AHE
Subjects: HUMAN SERVICES
Common questions
- What is A5705?
- A5705 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee-expand responsibilities.
- What does A5705 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the Newborn Screening Advisory Review Committee and amending and supplementing P.L.2019, c.296.
- What is the status of A5705?
- In committee as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AHE (October 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5705?
- Carol A. Murphy (D, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for A5705?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5705
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