SB289 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, when dense breast tissue is found during a mammogram the physician issuing the report is required to notify the patient in writing regarding the increased risk of breast cancer
This bill would repeal the law requiring the written statement of notification be given when dense breast tissue is found
Under existing law, insurance maternity coverage for a mother and her newborn child is required to provide certain medically necessary inpatient hospital care for certain minimum amounts of time under certain conditions
This bill would repeal this law
To repeal Sections 22-13-71 and 27-48-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to notification requirements when dense breast tissue is found during a mammogram and insurance maternity coverage for inpatient hospital care for certain minimum amounts of time for a mother and her newborn child.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| March 19, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health and Human Services |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB289 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |