RE: News from US 21 hours ago16 Nov 2023 07:16
ALBANY, NY– October 9, 2023 – On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 496 into law, making California the 13th state to expand access to biomarker testing. New York is considering comparable legislation through Assembly Bill 1673a / Senate Bill 1196a.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Government Relations Director in New York, Michael Davoli, responded to the legislative victory in California with the following statement:
“Advocates across the country applaud Governor Newsom for signing the biomarker bill, grateful that he heeded the calls of patients, survivors, their loved ones and providers to improve access for patients, no matter their diagnosis. We in New York hope Governor Hochul will follow suit and stand up for patients across New York.