HB 3477
Relating to liability shield products
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create stricter regulations for ‘liability shield products’ – medical, pharmaceutical, biological, or technological items that are immune from liability under federal law. It requires manufacturers to conduct and publicly share results of placebo-controlled studies, track and report adverse outcomes, and issue alerts about potential dangers. Individuals have the right to refuse these products, and the Attorney General and individuals can pursue legal action and seek damages if violations occur.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to complete and publicly share results of placebo-controlled studies.
- Mandates tracking and reporting of adverse outcomes related to liability shield products.
- Requires the Department to issue alerts regarding adverse consequences of these products.
- Grants individuals the right to refuse liability shield products.
- Establishes a process for the Attorney General and individuals to seek legal remedies for violations.
- Defines key terms related to liability shield products, including allergenicity, carcinogenicity, and immunogenicity.
- Sets deadlines for manufacturers to submit documentation and compliance reports.
- Allows for civil penalties and attorney’s fees for violations of the bill’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of liability shield products
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- The West Virginia Department of Health
- The West Virginia Attorney General
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