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Introduced
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
In Committee
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2022
03/09/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
End of life options. Allows individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to make a request to an attending provider for medication that the individual may take to bring about death. Specifies requirements a provider must meet in order to prescribe the medication to a patient. Prohibits an insurer from denying payment of benefits under a life insurance policy based upon a suicide clause in the life insurance policy if the death of the insured individual is the result of medical aid in dying. Establishes a Level 1 felony if a person: (1) without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication with the intent or effect of causing the individual's death; or (2) knowingly or intentionally coerces or exerts undue influence on an individual to request medication to bring about death or to destroy a rescission of a request for medication to bring about death. Establishes a Class A misdemeanor if a person, without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication in order to affect a health care decision by the individual. Establishes certain criminal and civil immunity for health care providers.
AI Summary
This bill, if enacted, would allow individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to request medication from an attending provider to bring about their peaceful death in a humane and dignified manner. The bill specifies the requirements a provider must meet in order to prescribe the medication to a patient, including obtaining confirmation from a consulting provider, offering counseling, and verifying the patient's informed decision. The bill also prohibits insurers from denying payment of benefits under a life insurance policy based on a suicide clause if the death of the insured was the result of medical aid in dying. Finally, the bill establishes criminal penalties for certain actions, such as altering a request for medication or coercing a patient, in order to protect patients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/04/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/house/1020/ |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/a/c/d/7/acd7a741/HB1020.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced House Bill (H) | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/3/1/d/b/31db863b/HB1020.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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