END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS-DEATH CERT
Summary
Amends the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Provides that, when a death has occurred in accordance with the Act, the death shall be attributed to both the underlying terminal disease and medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act (rather than only the underlying terminal disease). Requires medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act shall be listed on the death certificate of a qualified patient who obtained and self-administered a prescription for medication pursuant to the Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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