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FL S0802

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the breast cancer early detection and treatment referral program under Florida law to revise screening guidelines used in public education and outreach initiatives
  • Requires the program to use guidelines currently employed by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention instead of the United States Preventive Services Task Force
  • Applies the same CDC guideline requirement to professional education programs regarding mammogram screening frequency and early detection benefits
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Breast Cancer Detection/Treatment Referral Program

Last Action

Withdrawn from Health Regulation; Budget -SJ 226

3/15/2011

Committee Referrals

Health Regulation2/9/2011

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