- (1) A parent or legal guardian may opt not to have their infant screened in accordance with these rules because of religious or philosophical beliefs opposed to such testing. To claim such an exemption, the parent or legal guardian must complete an Objection to Newborn Screening Blood Test on behalf of the infant on a form prescribed by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory.
- (2) The parent or legal guardian must sign the Objection to Newborn Screening Blood Test.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 413.042 & ORS 433.110 - 433.770
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 433.110 - 433.770
History
PH 25-2025, amend filed 12/30/2025, effective 01/01/2026
PH 24-2019, amend filed 11/18/2019, effective 11/25/2019
PH 283-2018, adopt filed 12/20/2018, effective 01/01/2019