SB289 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Health care, sections repealed relating to notification requirements when dense breast tissue is found during mammogram and relating to insurance maternity coverage for inpatient hospital care for certain minimum amounts of time for a mother and newborn, Secs. 22-13-71, 27-48-2 repealed

Summary

SB289 repeals the laws that require doctors to notify patients about dense breast tissue on mammograms and that require minimum inpatient maternity coverage for a mother and newborn.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would remove the writing notification requirement for dense breast tissue findings and eliminate the state-mandated minimum inpatient maternity care coverage. It would delete these requirements from the Alabama Code. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Patients who have dense breast tissue detected on a mammogram would no longer be guaranteed a written notification about increased cancer risk.
• Mothers and their newborns insured under maternity coverage would no longer be subject to a state-mandated minimum inpatient hospital stay or related coverage requirements.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 22-13-71, removing the written notification requirement when dense breast tissue is found on a mammogram.
• Repeals Section 27-48-2, removing the state-mandated minimum inpatient hospital care requirements for maternity coverage for a mother and newborn.
• Stipulates the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Care