SB 1498 - Mosley, Angela
Establishes the Cancer Patients' Bill of Rights
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3374S.01I
Title
SB 1498
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL 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