We are happy to share that the Minnesota Newborn Screening restoration bill passed the Minnesota State Senate Judiciary Committee last night!
Pictured from left to right: Eric Dick- (Minnesota Medical Association- Manager, State Legislative Affairs), Korissa Olson (Parent Testimony-Board of Directors, Save Babies Through Screening Foundation), Sen. John Marty (DFL- sponsor of SF 2047), Stacy Nugent (Parent Testimony), Dr. Susan Berry M.D. (Director for Genetics and Metabolism Dept. of Pediatrics U of M), Phillip Griffin (Lobbyist), Anne Edwards M.D., Martha Overby, J.D.- (State Director of Program Services and Government Affairs), Melissa DeBilzan (Director of Communications- MN Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics)
Many thanks to Senator John Marty, Stacy Nugent, Dr. Sue Berry and Korissa Olsen for their testimony in front of the committee, and the entire team of dedicated people fighting for Minnesota babies that was present last night!
There is still work to be done to ensure the health of all babies born in Minnesota, so please check back here and on our Facebook page for updates as the bill makes it’s way through the entire process!
Minnesota families, constituents, interested organizations and disease support groups: Please take the time to sign and share our incredibly important petition regarding Minnesota’s newborn screening program. We are continuing to collect signatures as this bill makes it was through the Minnesota State Legislation process. You can find the petition here.
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