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MI HB5637
Bill
Status
2/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mary Whiteford
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AI Summary
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Amends the "Right to Try Act" to expand the definition of "investigational drug, biological product, or device" to include treatments during a COVID-19 pandemic emergency declared by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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During a COVID-19 pandemic emergency, allows use of drugs, biological products, devices, or other treatments under investigation in FDA-approved clinical trials that a physician recommends for coronavirus disease 2019.
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During a COVID-19 pandemic emergency, permits use of drugs, biological products, or devices normally prescribed for other illnesses that a physician recommends as a remedy for coronavirus disease 2019.
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Adds clarifying language throughout the statute, including replacing "shall" with "must" and correcting capitalization of "United States Food and Drug Administration" terminology.
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Maintains existing requirements for eligible patients, including having an advanced illness, considering all approved treatments, receiving physician recommendation, and providing written informed consent.
Legislative Description
Health: pharmaceuticals; right to try act; modify to include certain drugs and treatments during a COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Amends sec. 1 of 2014 PA 345 (MCL 333.26451).
Health occupations: physicians
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services
2/24/2022