Bill > A07897

This bill directs the New York State Department of Health to create an informational pamphlet about laparoscopic power morcellation surgery by July 1, 2027. The pamphlet must be developed in consultation with various medical professional societies and include comprehensive details such as the definition of the surgical technique, its risks and benefits, alternative procedures, cancer screening requirements, patient privacy expectations, and explicit information about potential cancer cell spreading. The document must explain when and why power morcellation might be used, outline all treatment options, and include the risks and benefits of each. The pamphlet 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 licensed under state education law may provide this pamphlet to patients before performing the surgery. The pamphlet will also include contact information for medical conduct offices where patients can report potential misconduct. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, aiming to ensure patients are fully informed about this surgical technique before consenting to the procedure.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7897