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Introduced
02/09/2022
02/09/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/25/2022
06/25/2022
Introduced Session
Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)
Bill Summary
Terminally ill individuals; end-of-life options.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a framework for medical aid in dying in Arizona. It allows terminally ill adult residents of the state with decision-making capacity to request and receive a prescription for medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner, provided they meet certain requirements. The bill outlines the responsibilities of attending and consulting healthcare providers, the process for making a request, and protections for providers who participate in good faith. It also prohibits certain actions like coercing an individual to request the medication. Overall, the bill aims to give terminally ill individuals more control over the end of their lives while maintaining safeguards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (9)
Chris Mathis (D)*,
Richard Andrade (D),
Kelli Butler (D),
Andrés Cano (D),
Melody Hernandez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Pamela Powers Hannley (D),
Judy Schwiebert (D),
Christian Solorio (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/77830 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2r/bills/hb2762p.htm |
| Bill | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2r/bills/hb2762p.pdf |
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