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

2 Co-sponsors

• Tony Avella
• Kevin S. Parker

BILL NUMBER:S2069A

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 the state, counties, municipalities and school districts in order to undertake screening for cervical cancer.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of the bill amends Civil Service Law § 159-b to add cervical cancer screening to existing provisions which allows every public officer or employee of this state or an employee of any county, municipality or school district to be absent from her duties or services for up to four hours annually for screening of breast cancer.

Section 2 of the bill provides for the 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

2012: S.7243 passed Senate.

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the 90th day after it becomes 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.