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NY J03294

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proclaim July 2020 as Fibroid Awareness Month in New York State
  • Notes uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the uterus and leading indication for hysterectomy
  • Cites that African American women experience uterine fibroids at three times the rate of the general population
  • Identifies annual costs ranging from $5.9-34.4 billion for uterine fibroid treatment and $3.6 billion for hysterectomy procedures
  • Proposes health seminars, funding opportunities, medical information panels, and community programs to increase awareness and encourage research and treatment options

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2020, as Fibroid Awareness Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance7/22/2020

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