Creates an educational pamphlet regarding the importance of prostate-specific antigen testing
This bill requires New York's health commissioner to create an educational pamphlet explaining prostate cancer symptoms, risk factors, detection methods (including PSA testing accuracy), insurance coverage for screening, and treatment options. The pamphlet must be written in plain language, available in English and six common non-English languages, and provided free to healthcare providers. Providers may then give it to adult patients with a prostate who are at risk for prostate cancer or have been diagnosed, to help inform their treatment decisions. The bill does not mandate specific medical actions but ensures accessible information is available.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Latrice Walker
DDemocratic
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