BILL NUMBER: S3372
SPONSOR: PERSAUD
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to
providing for taxpayer gifts for uterine fibroids education and estab-
lishing the uterine fibroids education fund
 
PURPOSE:
Establishes non-exempt taxpayer-funded gifts toward the uterine fibroids
education fund.
Requires the commissioner to include space on the personal income tax
return to enable a taxpayer to contribute to the fund.
Appropriates all revenues received by the Dept. of Taxation and Finance
to this fund along with grants, gifts and bequests to the fund.
Designates the use of funds toward uterine fibroids education projects,
which include grants o fund education programs that are approved by the
DOH.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of the tax law is amended by adding a new section 209-Q that
establishes the uterine fibroids education fund.
Part 2 of article 22 of the tax law is amended by adding a new section
630-I that requires the commissioner to include space on personal tax
forms for taxpayers to contribute to the uterine fibroids educational
fund.
The state finance law is amended by adding a new section 97-bbbbb that
establishes joint custody of the fund by joint custody of the commis-
sioner of taxation and finance and the comptroller.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow along the wall of
the uterus. Most American women will develop them at some point during
their lives, with 15 million women experiencing debilitating symptoms
that include heavy menstrual bleeding, intense pelvic pressure or pain,
bladder problems, and fertility issues.
A 2018 study by the Journal of Women's Health found that women with
fibroids or symptoms suggestive of fibroids have reduced quality of
life, particularly among racial minorities and women in lower income
brackets. As studies have shown women are likely underdiagnosed with
fibroids, educational projects can contribute toward bridging the gaps
in care by increasing awareness.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024: 55133 Referred to Budget and Revenue
 
FISCAL IMPACT ON THE STATE:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S3372: ninety-seven-bbbbb state finance law