AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to stem cell treatment.
Impact
The legislation seeks to empower patients who are facing severe health challenges by granting them access to potentially life-saving stem cell therapies that are still in the experimental phase. It also provides legal protections for physicians who recommend these treatments, preventing their licenses from being revoked or suspended based solely on their treatment suggestions. This is particularly significant in a medical landscape where the development and approval process of new treatments can often be lengthy and unpredictable.
Summary
House Bill 0413 aims to amend the Tennessee Code to establish regulations regarding investigational stem cell treatments. The bill defines key terms related to stem cell treatment and outlines the conditions under which patients can access these treatments. Specifically, it targets individuals suffering from severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses, allowing eligible patients to receive stem cell treatments that are currently under investigation and not yet approved by the FDA. The bill requires that such treatments be administered only upon a physician's recommendation, ensuring that all other viable treatment options have been considered first.
Contention
Notably, the bill includes provisions that prohibit governmental entities from interfering with a patient's access to investigational treatments, which raises questions about the balance between patient autonomy and regulatory oversight. Critics may argue about the lack of comprehensive guidelines governing the use of such experimental treatments, potentially leading to ethical concerns regarding patient safety and informed consent. Furthermore, the necessity of establishing detailed rules to define qualifying medical conditions for treatment highlights areas of potential debate among lawmakers and medical professionals.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Tennessee Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Tennessee Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."
A bill for an act establishing a veterans recovery pilot program and fund for the reimbursement of expenses related to providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to eligible veterans.(Formerly HF 479.)