An Act relative to including inflammatory breast cancer awareness in nursing education, Marnie's Law
SD 3404, also known as "Marnie's Law," requires nursing education programs in the state to include specific training on inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) awareness. The bill directly affects nursing schools and future nurses by mandating curriculum additions about IBC, a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer often mistaken for infections. Key provisions include teaching IBC symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the importance of early detection to prevent misdiagnosis. This Public Health legislation aims to improve patient outcomes by ensuring nurses are equipped to recognize IBC promptly.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 26, 2025
Last action Dec 22, 2025
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Committee
2
Dec 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
Nov 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dylan Fernandes
DDemocratic
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