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Committee narrows bill on breast surgery for minors to clarify medical necessity and move it forward
Summary
After testimony from survivors, doctors and opponents, the committee adopted a 'medical necessity' amendment to SB520 to allow breast reductions for minors when the primary reason is physical (musculoskeletal pain, postural changes or inability to exercise) and moved the bill out as amended.
Sen. Tara Reardon introduced SB520 to add clarified exceptions to last year’s restrictions on minors’ breast surgeries so adolescents with medically necessary conditions (for example, severe back pain, posture issues or restriction of activity) can obtain reductions.
Reardon read a constituent’s…
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