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Terminally ill patients would be able to take experimental drugs being tested under legislation moving through the legislature. They would have to acknowledge the dangers of taking the drugs. Sponsor Ray Pilon of Sarasota says many now leave the country for the trials, sapping their strength.

“You can imagine if you or one of your loved ones had no other choice, would you rather have them go to Europe or Mexico, or would you have them get them the choice,, understanding that it could also have adverse effects shortening their lives, be able to try these experimental drugs that are under testing” says Pilon.

Pilon bristled at the suggestion patients would become “Guinea pigs for drug companies. Patients would have to sign waivers before taking any experimental drugs.