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H 1161

An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Galvin

Overview: H 1161, "An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health", is a bill that has had its hearing rescheduled to April 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in

Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 1161

Overview: H 1161, "An Act regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health", is a bill that has had its hearing rescheduled to April 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in A-2 and with a virtual hearing updated to a new end time. It was introduced on February 27, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to address cervical cancer and promote women's preventative health measures.

Key Provisions:
- Requires insurance coverage for cervical cancer screening and prevention services.
- Establishes educational campaigns to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the importance of regular screenings.
- Provides funding for community-based programs that offer cervical cancer screening and treatment services.

Affected Parties and Impacts: Women's health and well-being will be positively impacted by increased access to cervical cancer screening and prevention services. Healthcare providers and insurance companies will also be affected by the new coverage requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled, indicating that the legislative process is ongoing.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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