RI S0579 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on March 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-19 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amends the current law so that digital breast tomosynthesis (dbt) screenings are available wherever mammograms are conducted and to provide insurance coverage for such screenings.

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Title

The Breast Cancer Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-19SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2019-03-15SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2019)
2019-03-14SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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