Establishes the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act"

HB 453, the "Marilyn Teitelbaum Death with Dignity Act," allows terminally ill, competent Missouri residents to obtain a prescription for medication they self-administer to end their life. It requires patients to have a terminal illness confirmed by two physicians, undergo counseling to rule out depression, and receive detailed information about their diagnosis, prognosis, risks, and alternatives like hospice care. The law mandates that patients make an informed decision after understanding all options, with strict safeguards to ensure competence and voluntary choice. This bill directly affects eligible terminally ill patients in Missouri seeking a legally sanctioned end-of-life option.