Relates to directing the granting of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state to undertake screening for cervical cancer

BILL NUMBER:S7243

Title of bill

An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to directing the granting of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state to undertake screening for cervical cancer

Purpose

This bill would grant excused leave of absence of up to four hours to public officers and employees of this state or employees of any county, municipality or school district to undertake screening for cervical cancer.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of the bill amends Sec. 159-b of the civil services law to add cervical cancer screening to existing provisions which allows every public officer or employee of this state or employee of any county, municipality or school district to be absent from her duties or services for four hours on an annual basis for screening of breast cancer.

Section 2 of the bill provides for an effective date.

Justification

This benefit is already provided in statute to encourage breast cancer screening. Early detection of cervical cancer, as well as breast cancer, is critical to treatment, survivorship, and reduction of costs. New York State would send a powerful message in the fight against cervical cancer and set a positive example to employers across the state by encouraging its employees to undertake cervical cancer screening.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary. For the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.