Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act
Right to Try: Individualized Medical Treatments
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It is still waiting for the committee to take action, so it is not moving forward at this time. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled for this proposal.
Legislative Progress
The bill was introduced by two Republicans and sent to a committee, but it currently lacks the broad support from both parties usually needed to pass into law.
Key Points
- This bill expands existing laws to let patients with life-threatening or very serious illnesses try experimental treatments made just for them. These treatments are customized based on a person's unique DNA and genetic makeup.
- To qualify, a patient must have a doctor certify that they have a life-threatening condition and have already considered standard treatment options. The doctor must be in good standing and cannot be paid by the drug maker to sign the paperwork.
- Patients must give written consent that explains why the doctor thinks the custom treatment is better than standard options. It must also describe the potential risks and outcomes of the new, unproven treatment.
- Drug companies are allowed to provide these custom treatments but are not required to do so. The treatments must be given at healthcare facilities that follow federal safety rules for protecting patients.
- This policy aims to help people with rare diseases who have no other options. By allowing access to personalized medicine sooner, it could potentially save lives for those who cannot wait for the standard years-long approval process.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act
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