SB3547: MAMMOGRAPHY PAMPHLET

Legislative Summary

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes concerning the contents of a standardized written summary published by the Department of Public Health outlining methods for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Amends the Radiation Protection Act of 1990. Changes references from "technician" to "technologist". Requires every operator of a radiation installation at which mammography services are provided to ensure that patients (instead of mammography patients) receive a specified printed or digital pamphlet published by the Department of Public Health outlining methods for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Removes provisions requiring the pamphlet provided to patients to contain specified information. Effective immediately.