Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 264, otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” which will expand access to breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) released the following statement.
“I am proud to see this critical women’s health initiative advance to the Governor’s desk,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “This bill will save money, lead to better health outcomes, and most importantly, save lives. It is now time for the Governor to sign this critical bill into law.”
“Gail’s Law” will ensure that women with dense breast tissue receive necessary supplemental breast cancer screenings at no cost-share. Dense breast tissue can obscure tumors on a traditional mammogram, making cancer difficult to detect for nearly 40% of women. This marks the third legislative session “Gail’s Law” has been introduced and is the first time it has reached the Governor’s desk.
“I am proud to lead this critical women’s health initiative, which was inspired by Gail Zeamer, a fearless woman who shared her heartbreaking story of a missed diagnosis due to dense breast tissue,” continued Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “We have built a strong, bipartisan coalition to get this bill across the finish line. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful advocates, families, and Gail for getting the bill to this point.”
