Local law · Int 0665-2026
A public education campaign on HPV, expanding access to HPV self-testing kits, and healthcare provider training on cultural competency and implicit bias
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education campaign on HPV, expanding access to HPV self-testing kits, and healthcare provider training on cultural competency and implicit bias
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to conduct a public education campaign to increase awareness of the human papillomavirus (HPV), its link to cervical and other cancers, and the importance of HPV testing, vaccination, and cervical cancer screening. DOHMH would also be required to make HPV self-testing kits available at neighborhood health service centers, report on their distribution and outreach efforts for three years, and provide healthcare providers with education on cultural competency and implicit bias.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Yusef Salaam and 4 others
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- Democratic6
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council