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NJ A3487

NJ A3487
Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try-Plus Act" permitting terminally ill patients access to certain investigational and off-label treatments.


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Introduced
03/08/2022
In Committee
03/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try-Plus Act" permitting terminally ill patients access to certain investigational and off-label treatments.

AI Summary

This bill, the "New Jersey Right to Try-Plus Act," permits terminally ill patients to access certain investigational and off-label treatments. It allows manufacturers to provide investigational drugs, biological products, or devices to eligible patients, and requires hospitals to provide and administer FDA-approved drugs, biological products, or devices for off-label use to eligible patients. The bill aims to give terminally ill patients access to a broader range of treatment options, including those that are still under investigation or approved for other purposes, in consultation with their healthcare providers and with informed consent.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 03/08/2022)

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