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Missouri Bill Would Ban Mercury Vaccines; First Step to Nullify Federal Policy in Practice

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 31, 2017) – A Missouri House bill would ban public health clinics from administering vaccines that contain mercury or any other metal put into the vaccine for preservation purposes, contradicting approved federal policy. House Bill 331 (HB331) was introduced by Rep. Lynn Morris (R-Nixa) to mitigate concerns regarding vaccine safety. With…

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New Mexico Bill Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

SANTE FE, N.M. (Jan. 30, 2016) – A bill introduced in the New Mexico House sets the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Grant), House Bill 228 (HB228) would give terminally ill patients access…

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Alaska Bill Would Legalize Experimental Treatments for Terminal Patients, Defy FDA Restrictions

JUNEAU, Alaska (Jan. 26, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Alaska Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage), Senate Bill 19 (SB19) would give terminally ill patients access to…

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Vermont Bill Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 26, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Vermont Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Windsor) and four bipartisan co-sponsors, Senate Bill 37 (SB37) would give…

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales, Important Step to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

HONOLULU, Hawaii,  (Jan. 23, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would legalize raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. A bipartisan coalition of 13 representatives sponsor House Bill 257 (HB257). The legislation would legalize retail sale of raw milk and raw milk…

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North Dakota Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Important Step To Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

BISMARCK, N.D. (Jan. 22, 2017) – A bill introduced in the North Dakota House would expand raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. A coalition of nine representatives and two senators introduced House Bill 1433 (HB1433) on Jan. 16. The legislation would authorize the…

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New York Bill Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Dying Patients

ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 18, 2016) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate sets the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau County), Senate Bill 2044 (S2044) would give terminally ill patients access…

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Iowa Right to Try Act Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 16, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Sen. Sen. Jeffrey Danielson (D-Black Hawk County) introduced Senate Bill 40 (SF40) on Jan. 10. The…

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Alaska Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Important Step To Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

JUNEAU, Alaska (Jan. 15, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Alaska House would legalize the sale of raw milk in the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Geran Tarr (D) introduced House Bill 46 (HB46) on Jan. 13. The legislature would allow individuals to sell…

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Nebraska Right to Try Act Would Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

LINCOLN, Neb. (Jan. 13, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Nebraska Senate would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. Introduced by Sen. Bob Hilkemann (R-Omaha), LB117 would give terminally ill patients access to medicines not yet given final approval…

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