The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 391 aims to enhance the availability of 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 licensed health care institution that is closer to the correctional facility than The University of Connecticut Health Center. This provision is particularly relevant in cases where the commissioner cannot provide necessary diagnostic and screening mammograms on-site.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the importance of accessible health care for incarcerated women, specifically regarding breast cancer services. It does not include any deletions from current law, as the proposed changes are entirely new provisions aimed at improving health outcomes for this population. The overarching goal is to ensure that women in correctional custody receive timely and appropriate medical care for breast cancer.