New Jersey § 26:2-111
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2-111, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2-111.
a. Each infant born in this State shall be tested for the genetic mutations associated
with spinal muscular atrophy. b. The Commissioner of Health shall develop a comprehensive program of follow-up services
and procedures in the event a newborn tests positive for one or more genetic markers
associated with spinal muscular atrophy, which services and procedures shall include,
at a minimum: (1) genetic counseling for the parents of the newborn concerning the risk that one
or both parents is a carrier of the genetic mutation associated with spinal muscular
atrophy, and the risk that other children born to the parents may carry the mutation,
pass it on to their own offspring, or may be born with spinal muscular atrophy; and (2) information concerning available treatment options for spinal muscular atrophy. c. The Department of Health may charge a reasonable fee to administer tests performed
pursuant to this section. The amount of the fee and the procedures for collecting the fee shall be determined
by the Commissioner of Health. d. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the “Administrative
Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
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