North Dakota Senate fails bill to cut breast cancer screening costs for state employees
A bill aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings fell short in the North Dakota Senate on Friday. House Bill 1283 would have made mammograms, MRIs, and other diagnostic exams free for state employees covered by the Public Employees Retirement System. Supporters called it a step toward removing financial barriers to early detection. Despite clearing committee with a strong recommendation, the bill failed in a close 24-22 vote, leaving current cost-sharing requirements in place.
HB 1283
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.
House Sponsors: Karls (R, District 35), Conmy (D, District 11), Dobervich (D, District 11), Grindberg (R, District 41), Kiefert (R, District 24), McLeod (R, District 45), Meier (R, District 32), Schauer (R, District 13),
Senate Sponsors: Barta (R, District 43), Cleary (R, District 35), Hogan (D, District 21), Mathern (D, District 11),
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