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Gov. Corbett Signs 'Hannah's Law' On Wednesday

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has signed the bill known as "Hannah's Law" on Wednesday.

The bill is named for Hannah Ginion, a Bristol Township, Bucks County native.

READ: Health: Hope For Hannah

Hannah is fighting Krabbe Disease, a rare and deadly disorder affecting about one in every 100,000 newborns.

The legislation requires hospitals to offer screenings for Krabbe and five other diseases.

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