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House approves $2.3 million cancer‑screening program aimed at early detection
Summary
HB 17, which carries a $2.3 million fiscal note, would fund breast and cervical screening for women ages 40–49 and colorectal screening for those 50+; sponsor Rep. Ray argued prevention saves lives and costs. The House passed the bill and referred it to the Senate.
The Utah House approved House Bill 17 on Feb. 5, a health program intended to expand cancer screening targeted at populations that lack regular access to care.
Rep. Ray, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the measure carries a $2,300,000 fiscal note: $1,500,000 targeted to breast and cervical cancer screening for women ages…
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