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IA SF2156
IA SF2156A bill for an act creating the our care, our options Act, and providing penalties.
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Introduced
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020
06/14/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act creating the our care, our options Act, and providing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Iowa Our Care, Our Options Act" which authorizes medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally capable adult residents of Iowa. The bill establishes a process for requesting and obtaining medication for medical aid in dying, including requirements for attending providers, consulting providers, and mental health providers. It also includes provisions related to reporting, disposal of unused medications, insurance coverage, death certificates, health care facility policies, and penalties for certain actions. Overall, the bill aims to provide terminally ill individuals in Iowa with the option of medical aid in dying as part of their end-of-life care.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Joe Bolkcom (D)*,
Claire Celsi (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Rich Taylor (D)*,
Todd Taylor (D)*,
Zach Wahls (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee: Chapman, Schultz, and Taylor, R. (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SF2156 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/attachments/SF2156.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/SF2156.pdf |
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