Adopts the solemn covenant of the states to award prizes for curing diseases interstate compact
This bill establishes a multi-state agreement (compact) where participating states would create a commission to award prizes for medical treatments that successfully cure diseases. The commission would review submissions, set prices for cures based on manufacturing costs and estimated public health savings, and collect limited royalties from non-participating states or countries based on those savings. It directly affects participating states (which would fund the commission), medical researchers who develop cures, and public health systems by potentially lowering future treatment costs through prize-funded solutions. The framework focuses on creating standardized prize awards and pricing mechanisms across states, without directly funding research or altering existing healthcare programs.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Lucas
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
Co
William Colton
DDemocratic
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