Bill > S00517

This bill amends the New York public health law to update requirements for an educational pamphlet about prostate cancer, replacing a previous "standardized written summary" with a more comprehensive educational resource. The new pamphlet must be developed by the state commissioner of health and provide plain language information on prostate cancer symptoms, risk factors, detection methods (specifically highlighting prostate-specific antigen or PSA testing), insurance coverage for diagnostic screening, and treatment options. The pamphlet must be provided free of charge to healthcare providers for distribution to adults with a prostate who are at risk for or diagnosed with prostate cancer. Additionally, the bill requires the pamphlet to be written in accessible language and made available in English and the six most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York state, based on the most recent census. The bill aims to improve patient education and awareness about prostate cancer, its detection, and potential treatments, while ensuring the information is accessible to a diverse population.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S517