Bill > S01759

This bill expands the New York State Cancer Services Program to provide comprehensive cancer screening and support services across six types of cancer: breast, cervical, colon, prostate, testicular, and ovarian. The bill requires the program to offer cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to certain populations and mandates the creation of informational pamphlets about these cancers. These pamphlets must be written in plain language, available in English and the six most common non-English languages in New York State, and include information on early detection, treatments, and contact details for the department and professional medical conduct offices. The bill also updates the annual reporting requirements for the cancer detection and education program, expanding the scope to include the newly added cancer types. Additionally, the cancer detection and education program advisory council will be modified to include representation for colon, prostate, and testicular cancer patients. The legislation is accompanied by an appropriation of $26.8 million to support these expanded services, and it will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1759