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FL H0269
Bill
Status
6/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Banking Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Right to Try Act" allowing eligible patients with terminal conditions to access investigational drugs, biological products, or devices that have completed phase 1 clinical trials but are not FDA-approved.
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Establishes eligibility requirements including attestation of terminal condition by treating physician plus independent board-certified physician confirmation, consideration of all FDA-approved treatments, and written informed consent.
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Permits manufacturers to provide investigational treatments with or without compensation, allows patients to pay manufacturing costs, and permits health plans to voluntarily cover related costs.
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Protects physicians from licensing board action and prevents lawsuits against manufacturers and healthcare providers who comply in good faith with the act's terms and exercise reasonable care.
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Clarifies that heirs are not liable for outstanding debts if patient dies during treatment and that the act does not expand required insurance coverage or affect clinical trial participation mandates; effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions
Last Action
Chapter No. 2015-107
6/11/2015