Right to Test Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 19, 2020)
Right to Test Act
This bill authorizes a state's public health department, or another entity designated by the state's governor, to approve a diagnostic test or diagnostic device (e.g., a test for the virus that causes COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019) for use during a public health emergency.
Unless requested by the governor of the state, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not, during the emergency, engage in certain enforcement actions related to such a test or device.
Not later than 180 days following the end of the public health emergency, the FDA must review and make a final determination concerning approval of the test or device.
What just happenedMay 19, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 19, 2020
- May 19, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 19, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate