S.B. No. 1084 amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance the information provided in mammography reports regarding breast density. The bill mandates that certified mammography facilities comply with federal and state reporting requirements related to breast density. Upon completion of a mammogram, these facilities must provide patients with specific information based on their breast density classification. For patients with non-dense breast tissue, the report will include a statement explaining that dense tissue can obscure cancer detection and raises cancer risk, while for those with dense breast tissue, the report will indicate the potential need for additional imaging tests and encourage discussions with healthcare providers about breast density and cancer risks.

The bill also removes previous language that may have caused confusion or concern regarding dense breast tissue. Specifically, it eliminates statements that suggested dense breast tissue is a common condition and that the information was intended to raise awareness without causing undue concern. Instead, the revised language focuses on the importance of understanding breast density and its implications for cancer detection and risk, thereby promoting informed discussions between patients and their healthcare providers. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 86.013 (Health and Safety Code 86)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 86.013 (Health and Safety Code 86)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 86.013 (Health and Safety Code 86)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 86.013 (Health and Safety Code 86)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 86.013 (Health and Safety Code 86)