Relates to the patient self-determination act; authorizes the dispensation of lethal doses of medication to certain individuals
Summary
Relates to patient self-determination at end of life; authorizes a physician with a bona fide physician-patient relationship with a patient with a terminal illness or condition to prescribe a lethal dose of the medication to be self-administered; defines terminal illness or condition to be an illness or condition which can reasonably be expected to cause death within six months, whether or not treatment is provided; provides immunity to health care providers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2017
Last action Feb 28, 2017
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Committee
1
Jan 11, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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