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NY A05412
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stefani Zinerman
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide fibroid study program within the Department of Health to study the occurrence of fibroids and evaluate treatment methods for alleviating pain caused by these tumors
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Requires the program to specifically examine the symptoms and effects of fibroids on women of color and identify barriers to treatment access faced by this population
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Creates the "statewide fibroid study program fund" under the state comptroller to finance research and provide grants to entities dedicated to advancing reproductive health
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Mandates an annual written report by February 1st to legislative leaders detailing fund disbursements, grant recipients, award amounts, and a financial plan for current and future fiscal years
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Authorizes the Department of Health to award grants to eligible organizations that submit applications for the purpose of advancing fibroid research
Legislative Description
Establishes the statewide fibroid study program to study fibroids, the treatment of fibroids, potential barriers to the access of treatment for fibroids, and differences in symptoms and access to treatment for women of color.
Last Action
print number 5412a
3/10/2026