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Local law · Int 0295-2026

Establishing a screening program for endometriosis and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

New York City Council

Latest action Sep 30, 2026

Sponsor: Farah N. Louis (Council Member, District 45, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a screening program for endometriosis and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 23, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to establish a menstrual health program that would offer screenings for endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome to patients displaying symptoms of these disorders. The bill would also allow DOHMH to make appropriate referrals for services related to endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. The bill additionally would expand the list of sexual health topics about which DOHMH must provide outreach, education, and support to include endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

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Cosponsors

13

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Full history

  1. Sep 30, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  2. Sep 30, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  3. Sep 30, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  4. Sep 30, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Women and Gender Equity

  5. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Women and Gender Equity

    NYC Council

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