Bill Summary for S 27 (2015-2016)

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Feb 3 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 27 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 3, 2015
AN ACT REQUIRING DIABETES SCREENING DURING WELL-CHILD VISITS AT SPECIFIC AGE INTERVALS.
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Identical to H20, filed 1/28/15.

Enacts new GS 130A-221.5 to provide that every physician, physician's assistant, or certified nurse practitioner that provides well-child care must ensure that diabetes screening is performed for each child under their care at least once at the following age intervals, (1) birth, (2) 12 months of age, and (3) 24 months of age. 

Effective October 1, 2015.