2019 Regular Session
Overview
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| Bill Title: | Relating to death with dignity. |
| Catchline/Summary: |
Prohibits anyone other than patient from administering medication to end patient's life in humane and dignified manner.
Defines "self-administer."
Expands definition of "terminal disease."
Permits patient to request medication to end patient's life in humane and dignified manner no earlier than 90 days after receiving terminal diagnosis.
Creates exception to 90-day waiting period for patient with less than six months to live.
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| Fiscal Impact: | May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued |
| Revenue Impact: | May Have Revenue Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued |
| Measure Analysis: | Staff Measure Summary / Impact Statements |
| Current Location: | In House Committee |
| Current Committee: | House Committee On Health Care |
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| Subsequent Referral(s): |
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| Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanations: | Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanation Documents |