Bill > S03193

This bill directs the New York State Department of Health to develop a comprehensive informational pamphlet about laparoscopic power morcellation surgery by July 1, 2027. The pamphlet must be created in consultation with various medical professional societies and cover key details such as the definition of the surgical technique, its risks and benefits, alternative procedures, patient screening requirements for potential cancers, privacy expectations during the procedure, and explicit information about the potential risk of spreading undetected cancer cells. The document must be written in plain language, available in English and the six most common non-English languages in New York State, and accessible both online as a printable file and potentially as a printed document. Healthcare practitioners will be able to provide this pamphlet to patients before performing the surgery, and it must include contact information for medical conduct offices where patients can report any concerns. The bill aims to ensure patients are fully informed about the laparoscopic power morcellation surgery technique, its potential risks, and their rights before undergoing the procedure.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3193