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NY A01051
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Rivera
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AI Summary
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Directs the NYS Department of Health Commissioner to conduct a study on cancer cluster incidences in all cities and towns with populations exceeding 90,000 residents based on the last federal census
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Requires analysis of high-risk neighborhoods examining disparities in income, race and ethnicity, public and private housing, proximity to major air pollution sources, and proximity to carcinogen sources
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Mandates evaluation of the effectiveness of existing medical facilities in each city included in the study
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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
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Study must be completed and posted on the Department of Health's website by September 30, 2027
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
referred to health
1/7/2026