# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 6. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program

#### Section 13-602

(a) The Secretary shall establish a program for the universal hearing screening of newborns and early identification and follow-up of newborns and infants who have, or who are at risk for developing, a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills.

(b) The program shall be based on the model system developed by the Department.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)