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AR HB1793
Bill
Status
5/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Scott
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AI Summary
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Department of Corrections facilities must establish policies offering prostate screenings to male inmates and detainees ages 55-69 every two years, and physician consultations to those ages 40-54 regarding prostate screening timing.
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Department of Corrections facilities must establish policies offering mammogram screenings to female inmates and detainees ages 50-74 every two years, and physician consultations to those ages 40-49 regarding mammogram timing.
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All prostate screenings and consultations defined as prostate-specific antigen tests shall be provided at no cost to male inmates and detainees.
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All mammograms and consultations shall be provided at no cost to female inmates and detainees.
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Approved May 3, 2021.
Legislative Description
Requiring A Correctional Or Detention Facility Operated By The Department Of Corrections To Establish A Policy To Offer Mammograms And Prostate Screenings To Inmates And Detainees, As Appropriate.
Last Action
Notification that HB1793 is now Act 1107
5/3/2021