Bill > HB1364

This bill requires that any facility performing mammograms, which are X-ray images of the breast used for screening or diagnosis, must include a notice in the patient's results letter if arterial calcification, which is the hardening of arteries in the breast, is observed during the mammogram. This notice, to be sent as required by federal law, will inform patients that while breast arterial calcification is a common finding, it can be an indicator of increased risk for cardiovascular disease, and patients should discuss this with their physician to assess their risks and determine if further testing is appropriate. The bill also clarifies that this provision does not create a basis for legal action and allows the Department of Health to update the notice's content if it significantly differs from current medical evidence on breast arterial calcification, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.