The bill revises the Right to Try Act in Montana, specifically addressing the eligibility criteria for minors seeking treatment with investigational drugs, biological products, or devices. It amends Section 50-12-104 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify that a minor is not eligible for such treatments unless they have a terminal illness, which must be confirmed by the minor's treating health care provider.
This change aims to ensure that only minors with terminal illnesses can access investigational treatments, thereby limiting the use of these potentially unapproved therapies to those in critical need. The bill maintains the existing requirements for adult patients, which include considering all other approved treatment options, receiving a recommendation from a healthcare provider, providing written informed consent, and obtaining documentation from the provider.
Statutes affected: LC Text: 50-12-104