Even though he had reservations about the bill Governor Dannel Malloy has signed into law the so-called 3D mammogram bill that allows women to have their insurance pay for new and accurate screening tests.  The technology was developed by Danbury-based Hologic. 

Malloy considered a veto of the bill because he has lingering questions about its cost.  He says there are possible legal issues, if women who had their insurance covered breast screening for the year now want the high tech test. 

The bill passed the legislature with virtually no opposition.  Advocates, including Danbury state Representative Jan Giegler, say its accuracy will ultimately lower costs by preventing false positives that lead to more tests.

Malloy admits the technology will likely become the new standard.  He hopes the price for the procedure will go down over time.