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DE SB37

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Karen Peterson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes Chapter 32A, the Breast Density Notification Act, requiring FDA-certified mammography facilities to provide patients with written notice of mammogram results including breast density information based on the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System.

  • Notice must inform patients that their physician has received a report of results and encourage discussion with their physician about findings, including breast density information.

  • Delaware Radiological Society shall work with mammography facilities to develop notice content and provide updated language based on American College of Radiology guidance.

  • Prohibits the notification requirement or evidence of violation from creating a cause of action, legal standard of care, or being admissible in civil, judicial, or administrative proceedings.

  • Provisions take effect 180 days following enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mammograms.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development4/28/2015
Health & Social Services3/18/2015

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