HB0192Enacted

Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63.

Tennessee HB0192 enacts the "Individualized Investigational Treatment Act," allowing manufacturers and eligible facilities to provide individualized investigational treatments based on a patient's genetic profile to patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The bill outlines the criteria for eligible patients and the informed consent process, clarifies that it does not mandate insurance coverage for such treatments, and protects healthcare providers from disciplinary actions related to recommending these treatments. Additionally, it prohibits state officials from obstructing patient access to these treatments and ensures that patients' heirs are not liable for debts incurred from the treatment if the patient dies.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0192 enacts the "Individualized Investigational Treatment Act," allowing manufacturers and eligible facilities to provide individualized investigational treatments based on a patient's genetic profile to patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The bill outlines the criteria for eligible patients and the informed consent process, clarifies that it does not mandate insurance coverage for such treatments, and protects healthcare providers from disciplinary actions related to recommending these treatments. Additionally, it prohibits state officials from obstructing patient access to these treatments and ensures that patients' heirs are not liable for debts incurred from the treatment if the patient dies.

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Sponsor

Terry, Bryan

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 16, 2025

Last Action

March 28, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 45

Subjects
Health CareTitles, ShortPhysicians and SurgeonsInsurance, Health, Accident

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HB0192: Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 63. | LegisGo