Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law)
What this bill does
Requiring the Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease to work in conjunction with members of the medical community in leading a certain comprehensive education and treatment program; requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with local health departments and the Steering Committee, to develop a public awareness campaign on the importance of an individual knowing one's sickle cell trait status, receiving screening for the sickle cell trait and counseling under certain circumstances; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (2)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | MedChi, MDAAP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Acevero, Delegate Aceverolegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |