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NY S04193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the New York State Department of Health Commissioner to prepare a study on cancer cluster incidences in all cities and towns with populations exceeding 90,000 inhabitants as determined by the most recent federal decennial census

  • Requires the study to analyze high-risk neighborhoods and examine disparities in income, race and ethnicity, public and private housing, proximity to major air pollution sources, proximity to carcinogenic sources, and effectiveness of existing medical facilities

  • Mandates the study include recommendations for evidence-based interventions to address the high burden of cancer clusters in each included city and town

  • Defines "cancer cluster" as a greater-than-expected number of cancer cases occurring within a group of people in a geographic area over a period of time

  • Requires the completed study to be posted on the Department of Health website by September 30, 2025, with the act taking effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the New York state department of health to conduct a study on the incidences of cancer clusters in cities and towns having a population of more than ninety thousand.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A4219

6/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Health2/6/2023

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