MA S2159

Bill

To improve patient access to cancer clinical trial programs

Introduced
08/17/2017

In Committee
05/29/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve access to cancer clinical trial programs. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve patient access to cancer clinical trial programs. It clarifies that reimbursement of travel and ancillary costs, such as transportation and childcare, for participating in cancer clinical trials is not considered "inducement" and is instead a means to remove financial barriers and promote equitable access to these trials. The bill encourages government, industry, and other organizations to provide financial support to cover these ancillary costs through third-party nonprofit corporations and charities. The reimbursement programs must be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board or Independent Ethics Committee to ensure fair recruitment, adequate informed consent, and compliance with relevant laws and guidance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Jamie Eldridge (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Randy Hunt (R), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

House concurred (on 05/31/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2159

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2159
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2159.pdf

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