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IL SB2442

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Mulroe

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires mammography service providers to notify patients in writing when mammogram results show dense breast tissue, using specific language defined in the bill.

  • Defines "dense breast tissue" as heterogeneously dense or extremely dense tissue as classified in nationally recognized breast imaging reporting systems, including the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System.

  • Mandates that patient notification include information that dense breast tissue is found in approximately 50% of women, may make cancer detection more difficult on mammograms, and may increase breast cancer risk.

  • Permits facilities to update the required notice language to reflect advances in science and technology while continuing to inform patients about dense breast tissue and its effects on mammogram accuracy.

  • Specifies that this requirement creates no duty of care beyond providing the required notice to patients.

Legislative Description

IDPH-MAMMOGRAPHY INFORMATION

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/19/2018
Public Health2/7/2018
Assignments1/30/2018

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