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AL SB299

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Melson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits licensed physicians to perform non-FDA-approved stem cell therapy if they provide patients written notice about the nature, anticipated results, and recognized risks, and obtain signed patient consent.

  • Requires providers offering stem cell therapy to prominently display an 8.5" by 11" notice in at least 40-point type in office entrances and include the notice in all advertisements stating the therapy is not FDA-approved.

  • Defines stem cell therapy to include afterbirth placental perinatal stem cells and human cellular or tissue-based products, but excludes treatments derived from aborted fetus or embryo tissue.

  • Exempts therapies with FDA investigational approval and therapies performed under employment or contract with institutions certified by specified accreditation organizations or the State Board of Medical Examiners.

  • Classifies violations as unprofessional conduct subject to licensure penalties; requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt implementing rules; becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Stem cell therapy; permitted in certain circumstances, notice and consent requirements provided, exceptions provided, State Board of Medical Examiners required to adopt rules

Health

Last Action

Pending Senate Healthcare

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Healthcare4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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