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NY A04957

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Jean-Pierre

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes 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

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to provide educational programs to sentenced incarcerated individuals about preventative health care measures, including breast self-examinations

  • Known as the "Eleonora Legacy Act"

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

substituted by s204

4/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/18/2023
Correction2/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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