An Act Requiring Communication of Mammographic Breast Density Information to Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0550
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BROOKS, WHITTEMORE, BABBIDGE, COLLINGS, FULLER, HARLOW, LONGSTAFF, MELARAGNO, STANLEY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2745-A, 24-A MRSA §2837-A, 24-A MRSA §4237-A

Legislative Document
No. 550
H.P. 392
House of Representatives, February 14, 2017
An Act Requiring Communication of Mammographic Breast 
Density Information to Patients
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, COLLINGS of Portland, FULLER of Lewiston, 
HARLOW of Portland, LONGSTAFF of Waterville, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, 
MELARAGNO of Auburn, STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2745-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Communication regarding breast density.  Beginning October 1, 2017, each 
screening mammogram report provided to a patient and other information provided to the 
patient describing the results of a screening mammogram must include information about 
breast density, based on a breast imaging reporting and data system established by a 
national radiology association.  The report must include the following notice: "If your 
mammogram demonstrates that you have dense breast tissue, which could hide small 
abnormalities, you might benefit from supplementary screening tests, which may include 
a breast ultrasound screening, a breast magnetic resonance imaging examination, 
molecular breast imaging (digital mammogram) or other screening recommendation, 
depending on your individual risk factors.  A report of your mammography results, which 
contains information about your breast density, has been sent to your physician's office, 
and you should contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns about this 
report." 
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §2837-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5.  Communication regarding breast density.  Beginning October 1, 2017, each 
screening mammogram report provided to a patient and other information provided to the 
patient describing the results of a screening mammogram must include information about 
breast density, based on a breast imaging reporting and data system established by a 
national radiology association.  The report must include the following notice: "If your 
mammogram demonstrates that you have dense breast tissue, which could hide small 
abnormalities, you might benefit from supplementary screening tests, which may include 
a breast ultrasound screening, a breast magnetic resonance imaging examination, 
molecular breast imaging (digital mammogram) or other screening recommendation, 
depending on your individual risk factors.  A report of your mammography results, which 
contains information about your breast density, has been sent to your physician's office, 
and you should contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns about this 
report." 
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §4237-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4.  Communication regarding breast density.  Beginning October 1, 2017, each 
screening mammogram report provided to a patient and other information provided to the 
patient describing the results of a screening mammogram must include information about 
breast density, based on a breast imaging reporting and data system established by a 
national radiology association.  The report must include the following notice: "If your 
mammogram demonstrates that you have dense breast tissue, which could hide small 
abnormalities, you might benefit from supplementary screening tests, which may include 
a breast ultrasound screening, a breast magnetic resonance imaging examination, 
molecular breast imaging (digital mammogram) or other screening recommendation, 
depending on your individual risk factors.  A report of your mammography results, which 
contains information about your breast density, has been sent to your physician's office, 
and you should contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns about this 
report." 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires mammography reports and other information provided to patients 
describing the results of a mammography to include information regarding breast density.