128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 265 LR 1014(02)
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $67,170 $134,340 $134,340 $134,340
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $67,170 $134,340 $134,340 $134,340
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $67,170 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $134,340 in fiscal year 2018-19 to add to the newborn screening program the lysosomal storage disorder known as Krabbe disease. Current newborn screening fees would be increased from $110 to $120 per baby in order to cover these additional costs.