Bill > A06509

This bill amends the New York public health law to expand cancer research and reporting provisions to include ovarian cancer alongside existing breast, prostate, and testicular cancer research efforts. Specifically, the bill modifies several sections of the public health law to require that the governor's appointments to the health research science board now include representatives who have or have had ovarian cancer, and that state agencies survey and collect data relevant to ovarian cancer research. The bill mandates that state agencies review their programs to determine what data might be useful for ovarian cancer researchers and forward descriptions of such data to the health research science board. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to submit a biennial report to state leadership that includes recommendations from the health research science board about data types useful for ovarian cancer researchers. These changes aim to enhance understanding and research capabilities related to ovarian cancer by ensuring its inclusion in existing cancer research infrastructure and reporting mechanisms. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, reflecting a structured approach to expanding cancer research focus and data collection.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6509