This bill amends the Right to Try Act (RSA 126-Z) by establishing a new reporting requirement for healthcare providers and facilities that offer services under this act. Specifically, it mandates that any healthcare provider must report certain information, including the patient's illness, residency status at the time of consultation and treatment, the provider's licensing authorities, and whether the treatment was covered by insurance. Facilities are responsible for compiling this data and transmitting it to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which will then aggregate the information and report it annually to the General Court starting February 1, 2028. The bill also requires the DHHS to adopt rules regarding the data collection process, confidentiality, and compliance procedures.
Additionally, the bill imposes an administrative fine of $100 per business day for any medical facility that willfully fails to comply with these reporting requirements. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2027. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, with potential costs ranging from $202,000 to $1,003,000 in the first year of implementation, depending on whether the DHHS can leverage existing reporting systems. The bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions, and all expenses are expected to be covered by general funds.