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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for experimental treatment centers in Montana, providing detailed regulations for their licensing, operation, and social responsibilities. The legislation requires experimental treatment centers to obtain a license from the state department, which involves submitting detailed application information and paying significant fees ($10,000 initial application and $5,000 annual renewal). A key innovative provision is the "health freedom and access requirement," which mandates that these centers allocate 2% of their annual net profits either by providing free experimental treatments to qualifying Montana residents or contributing to a new insurance premium support account. This account will help fund health insurance premiums for residents with incomes between 139% and 400% of the federal poverty level. The bill also expands definitions around experimental treatments, clarifies patient and provider rights, and ensures that healthcare providers cannot be disciplined for recommending or providing experimental treatments. The legislation aims to increase access to cutting-edge medical interventions while creating a structured, transparent process for their implementation, with an emphasis on patient safety, informed consent, and broader community health support.

Health and Social Services

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0780