Bill > S00768

This bill amends the New York correction law to mandate comprehensive breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for incarcerated individuals. The legislation requires that these screenings and tests be offered at no cost in state and local correctional facilities, following nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. The bill defines these guidelines as evidence-based, systematically reviewed clinical recommendations developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies with transparent methodologies and conflict-of-interest policies. Unlike the previous version of the law which specified routine mammogram screenings every two years, this updated legislation allows for more flexible screening protocols determined by physician recommendations. By expanding access to breast cancer screening for incarcerated individuals, the bill aims to ensure that people in detention have the same opportunities for early detection and healthcare as those in the general population. The bill will take effect simultaneously with another related legislative measure concerning breast cancer screenings and self-examination information for incarcerated individuals.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S768