Requires patient to receive notification of abnormality in chest x-ray; designated as Claudia's Law.
S 699, designated as Claudia's Law, requires healthcare providers to include a specific notification in patient chest x-ray reports when an abnormality is detected. This applies directly to patients receiving chest x-rays with abnormalities and their healthcare providers. The notification must state: "Your chest x-ray shows an abnormality that may be associated with a risk factor for various illnesses. Use this information to talk to your health care provider about risks... ask if more screening tests might be useful." The Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill aims to ensure patients are informed about abnormal results to discuss with their providers.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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John Burzichelli
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