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Oregon Passes Bill for Free Cervical Cancer Screenings

2/28/2026

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Oregon's Senate Bill 1527 would prohibit cost-sharing for cervical cancer screenings and necessary follow-up care.
Representative Annessa Hartman, a Stage 3 cervical cancer survivor, testified that prevention requires access to all care steps.
Currently, 53.1% of women aged 25-44 are up to date on screenings, partly due to follow-up costs.
The bill passed unanimously in the Oregon House and awaits the governor's signature.

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Oregon's Senate Bill 1527 would prohibit cost-sharing for cervical cancer screenings and necessary follow-up care.
Representative Annessa Hartman, a Stage 3 cervical cancer survivor, testified that prevention requires access to all care steps.
Currently, 53.1% of women aged 25-44 are up to date on screenings, partly due to follow-up costs.
The bill passed unanimously in the Oregon House and awaits the governor's signature.