Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 264, authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), was signed into law as 2025 Act 103. Act 103 requires health insurance providers to cover supplemental and diagnostic breast exams for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The bill also extends coverage to those with dense breast tissue, which impacts nearly 40% of Wisconsin women.
“It was an honor to lead this bipartisan effort. As I’ve said from the beginning, early detection saves lives and livelihoods. We want our moms, wives, sisters and daughters to return to normal life as quickly as possible. Breast cancer screenings are key in making that happen, and we need to ensure everyone has access to them. Act 103 does just that.”
This legislation would not have been possible without the advocacy efforts of the late Gail Zeamer. While enduring her own battle with breast cancer, Gail traveled to the Capitol to educate Wisconsinites on breast density and the importance of supplemental screenings. Gail’s family, along with her fellow breast cancer advocates, continued her mission, and their efforts played a significant role in the bill’s signing.
“More often than not, it takes women standing up for other women to make meaningful change. Thank you to everyone who contacted my office, advocated at the Capitol and stopped me out in the community to voice their support for Gail’s Law. This bill would not have passed without you. I am hopeful that this policy will encourage women to seek out that supplemental exam, and ultimately, save lives.”
