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FL S1602

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 385.2021, Florida Statutes to establish framework for reimbursement programs in cancer clinical trials
  • Requires cancer clinical trial programs to inform prospective participants that reimbursement for travel and ancillary costs is available based on financial need and available to caregivers
  • Specifies that reimbursement offers for travel and ancillary costs are not inducements for participation if they are not coercive or exert undue influence
  • Authorizes corporations, individuals, foundations, health care providers, and other stakeholders to offer financial support through third-party nonprofit corporations and public charities for patient and caregiver reimbursement
  • Requires patient subjects to submit signed informed consent statement acknowledging financial eligibility guidelines and reimbursement process before participating in cancer clinical trials
  • Mandates Department of Health review and approval of reimbursement programs based on fair recruitment, adequate participant information, and appropriateness of covered expenses
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Cancer Clinical Trials

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/8/2019

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