Loading chat...

NY A03835

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York Health Commissioner to develop an educational pamphlet (replacing the current "standardized written summary") explaining prostate cancer symptoms, risk factors, detection methods, and treatment options

  • Mandates the pamphlet specifically include information about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing as a detection method and coverage for diagnostic screening without cost sharing under insurance law

  • Updates terminology from "adult men" to "adults with a prostate" throughout the existing law

  • Requires the pamphlet be written in layperson's language and made available in English plus the six most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficiency individuals in New York based on census data

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Creates an educational pamphlet regarding the importance of prostate-specific antigen testing.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available