SB 263
Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights
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LR Number:
0038S.01I
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Last Action:
12/1/2024 - Prefiled
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 263 - This act establishes the "Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights", which includes the right to understand diagnoses and be informed about treatment options, to transparent and timely processes to contract with treatment specialists and testing, to medical treatments for pain management, and to relevant clinical trials and medical research. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall make the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights readily available online.

This act is identical to SB 1403 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.