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NY A00030

NY A00030
Requires the commissioner of health to conduct a study relating to medical aid in dying in the event that New York state allows for medical aid in dying.


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Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT in relation to requiring the commissioner of health to conduct a study relating to medical aid in dying The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill requires the commissioner of health to conduct a study on medical aid in dying, which is the practice of providing terminally ill patients with the means to end their own lives. The study will cover various aspects of medical aid in dying, including existing laws, implementation processes, eligibility criteria, responsibilities of medical professionals, reporting requirements, and potential issues related to insurance coverage and hospice services. The commissioner of health must submit a report with recommendations and findings to the state government by December 31, 2020.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/08/2020)

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