SB 1431: DOH; VIRAL HEPATITIS; PREVENTION; AWARENESS; EDUCATION; TREATMENT SUPPORT; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATIONS

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: Senate
Latest Version Date: 2025-04-24

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-05-29: Act 114, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a Hepatitis Prevention Program. Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program to inform the public on how to identify and prevent hepatitis and aid in its early diagnosis. Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis prevention plan. Repeals outdated provisions related to hepatitis. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Hepatitis Prevention Program. (CD1)

Discussed in Hearing