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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE BREAST CANCER ACT

     Introduced By: Senators Coyne, DiMario, Kallman, Quezada, Valverde, Sosnowski,
Gallo, Lawson, de la Cruz, and Euer

     Date Introduced: March 18, 2021

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 23-12.7-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-12.7 entitled "The

Breast Cancer Act" is hereby amended to read as follows:

     23-12.7-3. Program established.

     (a) Through funding from the Rhode Island Cancer Council, the Rhode Island department

of health is required to establish a program of free mammography screening according to American

Cancer Society standards, and, where required, follow-up, diagnostic testing, and case management

for women in the state who are uninsured or underinsured.

     (b) The screening program shall:

     (1) Secure radiology facilities to participate in the screening program;

     (2) Pay for screening mammograms;

     (3) Ensure that screening results are sent directly to the patient by mail, electronically or

otherwise, in a timely manner;

     (4) Provide diagnostic tests as required to diagnose breast cancer;

     (5) Provide case management facilitating appropriate contact to breast surgeons, medical

oncologists, and radiation oncologists; and

     (6) Provide follow-up support to women who are found to have breast cancer as a result of

this screening program.

     (c) The director of the Rhode Island department of health is required to provide a quarterly

report to the general assembly on the program of free mammography screening, follow up

diagnostic testing and case management, and public education. An advisory committee concerned

with advocacy, outreach, and public education shall meet on a quarterly basis and report to the

director.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - THE BREAST CANCER ACT

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     This act would allow individuals to be sent breast cancer screening results by mail,

electronically or otherwise.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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