Bill > HF1358

This bill establishes an end-of-life option for terminally ill adults in Minnesota. The key provisions include: - Defines terms such as "terminal disease," "mentally capable," and "qualified individual" to establish who can access this option. - Outlines the process for a terminally ill adult to request and obtain a prescription for medication that the individual may self-administer to bring about a peaceful death, including requirements for informed consent, confirmation of mental capacity, and safeguards against coercion. - Specifies the responsibilities of the attending provider and consulting provider in evaluating the individual and providing the prescription. - Provides protections and immunities for providers who participate in good faith, and prohibits discrimination or retaliation against providers. - Requires health care facilities to disclose any prohibitions on providers participating, and mandates they still provide information and access to end-of-life options. - Establishes reporting requirements for providers and oversight by the Department of Health. - Clarifies that this option does not constitute suicide, assisted suicide, or any other criminal act, and addresses the effect on insurance policies and death certificates. - Imposes penalties for intentional misconduct, such as coercion or forgery, related to this end-of-life option.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1358&ssn=0&y=2021