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OK HB1695
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lee Denney
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Breast Cancer Prevention Act" to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-553.1 of Title 63.
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Defines "physician" as an individual licensed under the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act or the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.
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Requires mammogram facilities to provide patients with a specific notice if a physician determines the patient has dense or extremely dense breasts based on the American College of Radiology's breast imaging reporting and data system.
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Provides that the Act does not create liability for non-compliance, does not establish a duty of care beyond providing the required notice, and does not conflict with federal Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; creating the Breast Cancer Prevention Act; effective date.
Health and Mental Health
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
2/9/2015