The bill seeks to revise laws governing experimental treatments by establishing a licensing framework for "experimental treatment centers" and introducing new operational requirements. A key provision mandates that these licensed centers allocate 2% of their net annual profits to support access to experimental treatments for qualifying Montana residents. Additionally, the bill creates an "insurance premium support account" to assist residents in purchasing health insurance, funded by contributions from these centers. It also outlines the application process for obtaining a license, including operational standards and fees, while amending existing definitions in the Montana Code Annotated to include the new term "experimental treatment center" and clarify the types of agreements exempt from certain licensing requirements.

Moreover, the bill emphasizes patient safety and informed consent by requiring patients or their legal guardians to provide informed consent that includes specific information about the treatment and potential outcomes. The language has been updated to replace "written informed consent" with "informed consent," allowing for verification through interactive discussions. The bill also protects health care providers from disciplinary actions for recommending experimental treatments and ensures that state officials cannot block patient access to these treatments. Importantly, it stipulates that patients' heirs are not liable for debts incurred from experimental treatments if the patient dies, while also allowing for the establishment of payment arrangements, including the use of digital currencies. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance access to experimental treatments while safeguarding both patients and health care providers.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1(1): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1(2): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1(3): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1(4): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1(5): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_1: 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(1): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(10): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(11): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(2): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(3): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(4): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(5): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(6): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(7): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(8): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2(9): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_2: 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3(1): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3(2): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3(3): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3(4): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3(5): 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_3: 33-1-102, 37-3-103, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109, 50-12-110
SB0535_X(1): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(10): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(2): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(3): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(4): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(5): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(6): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(7): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(8): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X(9): 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109
SB0535_X: 33-1-102, 50-5-101, 50-12-102, 50-12-103, 50-12-104, 50-12-105, 50-12-106, 50-12-107, 50-12-108, 50-12-109