MS SB2527 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Passed on April 13 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-04-13 - Approved by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-131-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Types Of Patients Who Would Be Eligible For Treatment With An Investigational Drug, Biological Product Or Device Under The Right To Try Act; To Revise The Definition Of Investigational Drug, Biological Product Or Device Under The Act; To Provide Tort Immunity To Any Hospital For Rendering Services To An Eligible Patient Where An Investigational Drug, Biological Product Or Device Is Used Or Purchased Under The Right To Try Act; To Clarify That Any Health Plan Or Third-party Administrator Is Not Liable For Any Outstanding Debt Relating To Such Treatment; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

"Right to Try Act"; provide immunity for hospitals where investigational drug is used or purchased.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-04-05 - Senate - Senate Concurred in Amend From House (Y: 41 N: 11 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-03-24 - House - House Passed As Amended (Y: 94 N: 25 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-02-25 - Senate - Senate Passed (Y: 49 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-04-13 Approved by Governor
2016-04-07HouseEnrolled Bill Signed
2016-04-07SenateEnrolled Bill Signed
2016-04-05SenateConcurred in Amend From House
2016-03-28HouseReturned For Concurrence
2016-03-25HouseMotion to Reconsider Tabled
2016-03-24HouseMotion to Reconsider Entered (Wooten, Mims, Johnson (87th))
2016-03-24HousePassed As Amended
2016-03-24HouseAmended
2016-03-23HouseRead the Third Time
2016-03-17HouseTitle Suff Do Pass As Amended
2016-03-14HouseReferred To Public Health and Human Services
2016-02-26SenateTransmitted To House
2016-02-25SenatePassed
2016-02-25SenateCommittee Substitute Adopted
2016-02-23SenateTitle Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
2016-02-08SenateReferred To Public Health and Welfare

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Bill Comments

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