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PA SB405
PA SB405Providing for end of life options, for duties of attending physicians, for duties of consulting physicians and for insurance or annuity policies; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for immunities; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for end of life options, for duties of attending physicians, for duties of consulting physicians and for insurance or annuity policies; imposing duties on the Department of Health; providing for immunities; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 20 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for end of life options, including procedures for terminally ill, capable adults to request and obtain medication to self-administer to end their lives. Key provisions include defining terms like "attending physician," "consulting physician," and "qualified patient"; outlining the process for making oral and written requests; specifying duties of attending and consulting physicians; prohibiting discrimination against individuals accessing end of life options; and imposing penalties for mishandling the process. The bill aims to give terminally ill individuals the option to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner while providing safeguards and immunities for healthcare providers who follow the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/11/2021)
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