HB0119            Death with dignity.

Sponsored by: Zwonitzer, Dn.

AN ACT relating to public health; providing that a capable patient with a terminal disease may request prescription of self-administered medication for the purpose of hastening death; providing that patients have a right to information as specified; specifying duties and responsibilities of physicians as specified; specifying waiting periods and residency requirements; specifying the effect of the act on insurance policies; providing immunities for participation in the act; specifying limitations; providing definitions; granting rulemaking authority; and providing for an effective date.

Note: To view the Bill as prepared for Introduction please click the Bill Number Link above.

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