Governor Nathan Deal signs HB34 - Georgia Right to Try Act

Atlanta, GA (May 3, 2016) – The ALS Association of Georgia representatives were pleased to stand before Governor Nathan Deal, as he signed HB34, Georgia Right To Try Act into law. The legislation, authored by Representative Michael Dudgeon, allows for patients with advanced illnesses to pursue the use of available investigational drugs, biological products and devices, in consultation with the patient’s health care provider.

“We are pleased the Georgia Right To Try Act has been signed into law and grateful for all of the effort Representative Michael Dudgeon, and others, have put into passing this bill through the General Assembly,” said Executive Director, Sarah Embro. “May marks ALS Awareness Month and it is hopeful to know that those living with ALS and other advanced illnesses in Georgia, have a chance to choose treatments, along with their health care provider, that they believe will increase their quality of life.”

Georgia Right To Try Act goes into effect July 1st.

About The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter

The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter is the only nationally affiliated not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter provides patient consultations, a medical equipment loan program, patient and caregiver support groups, and support for ALS clinics in Atlanta, Augusta and Macon. The local chapter also joins with chapters across the country to support research and participate in federal advocacy initiatives.

To learn more about Lou Gehrig’s Disease and The ALS Association – Georgia Chapter, visit www.alsaga.org.