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OK HB1695

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Breast Cancer Prevention Act" to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-553.1 of Title 63.

  • Defines "physician" as an individual licensed under the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act or the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/9/2015
Rules2/3/2015

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