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ID S1036

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a moratorium prohibiting administration of human gene therapy products for any infectious disease indication in Idaho, including products labeled as immunizations or vaccines

  • Defines "human gene therapy products" as products mediating effects through transcription/translation of transferred genetic material, including nucleic acids (plasmids, mRNA), genetically modified microorganisms, genome editing nucleases, and ex vivo modified human cells

  • Exempts human gene therapy products used for treatment of cancer or genetic disorders from the moratorium

  • Named the "Doug Cameron Act" after an Idaho rancher who reportedly became paralyzed from the waist down following a genetic immunization

  • Moratorium remains in effect until July 1, 2035, subject to legislative safety data review, with an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish a moratorium on certain uses of human gene therapy products.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/30/2025
Judiciary and Rules1/29/2025

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