HB 302 DE

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According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer in men. It is estimated that about 1 in 41 men will die of prostate cancer. According to ZERO Prostate Cancer, Black men face serious health care disparities regarding prostate cancer. 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime compared to 1 in 8 men overall. Black men are also 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with, and 2.1 times more likely to die from, prostate cancer than white men.  HB 302 requires all group, blanket, and individual health insurance policies to cover prostate screening for men at risk of prostate cancer. This Substitute bill broadens the definition of “prostate screening” to include any medically necessary and clinically appropriate method for the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer, including a digital rectal exam and prostate specific antigen test, and associated laboratory work. This Substitute bill also clarifies the ages at which prostate screenings must be covered, consistent with the American Cancer Society guidelines, as follows: (1) Age 50 for men at average risk of developing prostate cancer; (2) Age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer, including African American men and men who have a first degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer; and (3) Age 40 for men at even higher risk for prostate cancer, including men who have more than one first degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer.  This Substitute bill also extends the effective date to health insurance policies modified after December 31, 2025, and makes technical corrections.

• Stephanie T. Bolden · primary
• Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
• Paul S. Baumbach · primary
• William Bush Democratic · primary
• Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
• Sean M. Lynn Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary

1. Apr 11, 2024 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 302 · lower
2. May 7, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 24 YES 3 NO 8 NOT VOTING 6 ABSENT · lower
3. May 7, 2024 Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate · upper
4. May 22, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
5. Jun 20, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · upper
6. Oct 28, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive