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Senate approves insurance coverage for breast-cancer screening tied to second‑degree family history
Summary
The New York State Senate on March 11 passed legislation to require coverage for breast‑cancer screening when a clinician recommends it because a patient has a second‑degree relative with the disease; the measure passed 56–0, sponsors said.
The New York State Senate on March 11, 2025 passed legislation (Senate print 48‑50) that expands preventive breast‑cancer screening coverage to patients whose clinician determines screening is warranted because a second‑degree relative had breast cancer, senators said.
Senator Ryan (New York State Senate) said the bill “will add preventive care and expand access to breast cancer screenings” and that it “ensures that when a doctor believes you should have a screening for breast cancer because your second degree relative is affected by this disease, the screening will be covered.”
The bill’s sponsor and supporters framed the change as a way to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs and catch cancer earlier. Senator Matera (New York State Senate) spoke in favor of the measure and described personal experience with a family cancer diagnosis; he told colleagues he would “gladly say vote yes on this very, very important bill.”
Senate clerks called the roll after debate; the Senate announced “Ayes, 56.” The Senate declared the bill passed.
The measure is styled as an amendment to the insurance law; the transcript records that it will take effect as specified in the bill text. The calendar entry and sponsor information are recorded in the Senate Journal and the clerk’s reading of the calendar.
Votes at a glance: the Senate announced 56 affirmative votes and then declared the bill passed.
No implementing regulations or administrative deadlines were discussed during floor remarks recorded in the transcript.
