New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Tuesday that aims to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings and imaging to include procedures recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines that detect the disease.

The legislation amends insurance law to require health insurance plans to cover breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging if a doctor recommends it based on those clinical guidelines, which include evidence-based standards developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies.

The screenings include diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds and MRIs.

“Every woman in New York State should have access to the full scope of coverage options for breast cancer screening and imaging, which is key to early diagnosis and treatment,” Hochul said in a statement. “This legislation ensures that critical preventative services are available without financial constraint – saving lives and setting a new standard of care for New Yorkers.”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.