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HB6412: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Act

: Marcus Molinaro (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 17, 2023
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Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide certain informational resources related to Down syndrome.

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This bill would require health insurance plans to provide informational resources about Down syndrome to patients and families who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis. Down syndrome is a genetic condition present from birth that affects development and causes intellectual disability. The bill amends federal health insurance rules under the Public Health Service Act. The measure is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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