Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA) has signed a bill that requires facilities that offer mammography services to include information on breast density in mammogram letters sent to patients.
McDonnell's move makes Virginia the third state to adopt such legislation, joining Connecticut and Texas. At least 12 more states have drafted or are drafting similar legislation, according to advocacy organization Are You Dense.
Virginia's House and Senate passed HB 83 on February 16. It will go into effect July 1.
