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NY A02147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Jean-Pierre

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 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 facilities where individuals are detained or confined by law enforcement agencies.

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

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

  • 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 CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

1/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Crime Victims, Crime and Correction5/10/2021
Ways and Means3/9/2021
Correction1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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