Bill
SB 5244
Providing an exemption for women, infants, and children program staff to perform hematological screening tests.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Jess Bateman and 4 co-sponsors
SB 5244 exempts WIC staff from medical licensing to perform blood hemoglobin and hematocrit screening, improving access to routine nutritional assessments for low-income mothers and children.
Effective date 7/27/2025.