To the Governor: Maine Passes Right to Try Act Rejecting Some FDA Restrictions on Terminally Ill Patients

AUGUSTA, Maine (March 23, 2016) – Today, the Maine Senate gave final approval to a bill that 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. The legislation now moves on to the governor’s desk for his signature. Rep.…

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To the Governor: Idaho Passes Right to Try Act Rejecting Some FDA Restrictions on Terminally-Ill

BOISE, Idaho (March 14, 2016) – An Idaho bill that would set the foundation nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin today and now heads to the governor’s desk. The House of Delegates Health and…

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To the Governor: Georgia Senate Passes Right to Try Act, Rejects Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 14, 2016) – A Georgia bill that 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 unanimously passed the Senate Friday and now moves on to the governor’s desk. Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek) introduced House…

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New Hampshire House Passes Bill That Would Reject FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients

CONCORD, N.H. (March 10, 2016) – A New Hampshire bill that 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 passed the House yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Frank Edelbut (R-Wilbut), House Bill 1138 (HB1138) would give terminally ill patients…

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Hawaii Bill to Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients Passes House 51-0

HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 9, 2016) – A Hawaii bill that 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 unanimously passed the House yesterday. A coalition of four Democrats introduced House Bill 1013 (HB1013). The legislation would enable terminally…

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West Virginia House Passes Right to Try Act Taking on some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients 100-0

CHARLESTON, W. VA. (March 9, 2016) – A West Virginia bill that 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 unanimously passed out of the state House today. A bipartisan coalition of four representatives introduced Senate Bill 416…

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Connecticut Bill to Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients Clears Committee 24-2

HARTFORD, Conn. (March 8, 2016) – A Connecticut bill that 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 passed out of an important joint committee Monday. A coalition of six representatives and senators introduced House Bill 5270 (HB5270)…

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To the Governor’s Desk: Florida Passes Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients, Defying Federal Ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 7, 2016) – A bill expanding the state’s “Right to Try” law by legalizing the limited use of medical marijuana passed the state Senate today and will go on to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, the legislation will further nullify in effect federal prohibition of cannabis. Rep. Matt Goetz (R-Fort…

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Hawaii Bill to Reject Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients Clears Final House Committee

HONOLULU, Hawaii (March 4, 2016) – A Hawaii bill that 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 cleared its final House committee hurdle Thursday. A coalition of four Democrats introduced House Bill 1013 (HB1013). The legislation would…

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