Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights
Summary
SB 1498 - This act establishes the "Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights", which includes the right to understand diagnoses and be informed about treatment options, to transparent and timely processes to contract with treatment specialists and testing, to medical treatments for pain management, and to relevant clinical trials and medical research. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall make the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights readily available online. This act is identical to SB 263 (2025) and SB 1403 (2024). SARAH HASKINS
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026
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Angela Mosley
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