Senate Bill No. 391, also known as Public Act No. 26-117, establishes new provisions regarding breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services for women in the custody of the Department of Correction. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill allows the Commissioner of Correction to arrange for these medical services to be provided by a health care institution that is closer to the correctional facility than The University of Connecticut Health Center. This change aims to improve access to necessary medical care for incarcerated women.

Additionally, if the Commissioner is unable to provide a required diagnostic and screening mammogram on-site at the correctional facility, the bill permits the Commissioner to arrange for the mammogram to be conducted at a nearby health care institution. This provision emphasizes the importance of timely and accessible breast cancer care for women in correctional custody, ensuring that they receive appropriate medical attention without unnecessary delays.