SB514: Creating Lung Cancer Prevention and Education Act

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to create the lung cancer prevention and education act. It covers lung cancers screenings via a low-dose computed tomography based upon financial eligibility and medical eligibility set forth in the bill. The bill creates a grant process, requires annual reporting from the Department of Health, and sets a rate for the CT screening. The bill requires the Department of Health to engage in a statewide education campaign.