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NY A11159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Jean-Pierre

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires routine mammogram screenings to be offered every two years at no cost to individuals in state and local correctional facilities and other law enforcement detention facilities

  • Mandates the Department of Corrections provide educational programs to all sentenced inmates on preventative health care measures, including breast self-examinations

  • Becomes effective 180 days after enactment

  • Known as the "Eleonora legacy act"

Legislative Description

Provides inmates with access to breast cancer screenings every two years and information about breast self-examinations.

Last Action

referred to correction

12/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Correction12/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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