Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act."
This bill, known as the "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act," allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access custom-made medical treatments that have not yet received full federal approval. To qualify, a patient must have exhausted all currently approved treatment options and obtain a prescription from a licensed New Jersey physician, after which they must sign a detailed consent form outlining potential risks and costs. The legislation permits eligible facilities to provide these individualized drugs or devices without compensation, though patients remain responsible for paying for the manufacturing costs unless a specific contract states otherwise. Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that if a patient dies from such treatment, their heirs are not liable for any outstanding debts related to the cost of the therapy.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 8, 2026
Last action Jun 8, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
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