FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 16, 2026
Time Requested: 04:00 PM
Agency: Public Health, Bureau for
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1184 Introduced SB463
CBD Subject: Health


FUND(S):

0419 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OFFICE OF LABORTORY SERVICES, 5163 - LABORATORY SERVICES FUND

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund Special

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to enact a mandate for newborn testing for mucopolysaccharidosis type 1 (MPS1), a metabolic disorder, which although not curable, can be treated if diagnosed in young infants. No fiscal impact as the Department began this testing approximately two years ago.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):






Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Arvin Singh, Secretary, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHE
    Email Address: OSAfiscalnotes@wv.gov