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AR HB1793

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • All prostate screenings and consultations defined as prostate-specific antigen tests shall be provided at no cost to male inmates and detainees.

  • All mammograms and consultations shall be provided at no cost to female inmates and detainees.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs4/22/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/13/2021
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/18/2021

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