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Introduced
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
In Committee
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Introduced Session
151st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This Act permits a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication to end the individual's life in a humane and dignified manner if both the individual's attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and a consulting physician or consulting APRN agree on the individual's diagnosis and prognosis and believe the individual has decision-making capacity, is making an informed decision, and is acting voluntarily.
AI Summary
This bill permits a terminally ill adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner, if both their attending physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and a consulting physician or APRN agree on the diagnosis, prognosis, and that the individual has decision-making capacity, is making an informed decision, and is acting voluntarily. The bill includes various safeguards, such as waiting periods, requirements for written requests, and the ability to rescind the request. The bill also provides immunity for healthcare providers acting in good faith and prohibits denying healthcare benefits based on the availability of this option. It is known as the "Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Law" in memory of advocates who passed away before this became available.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Paul Baumbach (D)*,
David Bentz (D)*,
Eric Morrison (D)*,
Gerald Brady (D),
John Kowalko (D),
Tizzy Lockman (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Ed Osienski (D),
Pete Schwartzkopf (D),
Dave Sokola (D),
Bryan Townsend (D),
Kim Williams (D),
Last Action
Amendment HA 1 to HB 140 - Introduced and Placed With Bill (on 05/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=79026 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=79026&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB140 |
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