The bill seeks to revise Montana's laws regarding experimental treatments by establishing a licensing framework for experimental treatment centers. These centers must obtain a license from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, which will enforce operational standards, oversight mechanisms, and safety protocols. A notable addition is the "health freedom and access requirement," mandating that licensed centers allocate 2% of their net annual profits to support access to experimental treatments for qualifying residents, either through free treatments or contributions to an insurance premium support account. The bill also creates this support account to assist residents in purchasing health insurance on the federal marketplace, specifically targeting those with incomes between 139% and 400% of the federal poverty level.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions and provisions related to health care facilities and experimental treatments, introducing the term "experimental treatment centers" and expanding the definition of "health care facility" to include them. It clarifies that health care providers can administer experimental treatments and modifies the definition of "informed consent" to include written documentation or digital recordation. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for patients, requiring them to evaluate other FDA-approved options and obtain recommendations from their healthcare providers. It also establishes protections for health care providers against disciplinary actions based on their recommendations for experimental treatments and ensures that patients' heirs are not liable for debts incurred from these treatments if the patient dies. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance access to experimental treatments while ensuring patient safety and informed decision-making.

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