Bill > SB717

This bill modifies the existing law governing the Ken Maddy California Cancer Registry by updating requirements for the Director of Public Health in maintaining and reporting cancer data. The bill eliminates previous provisions related to specific implementation dates and instead requires the director to submit an implementation and funding schedule to the Legislature by January 1, 2027. It mandates that the director maintain statewide and regional infrastructures and systems for cancer reporting, and specifically requires the department to partner with the state's regional cancer registries to maximize the use of available federal funds. The bill retains existing provisions about confidentiality of cancer data, reporting requirements for healthcare providers, pathologists, and facilities, and the types of cancer that must be reported. The legislation continues to emphasize the importance of collecting comprehensive cancer incidence information while providing guidelines for data access, usage, and protection, ensuring that sensitive medical information is handled with strict confidentiality and used primarily for research and public health purposes.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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