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Introduced
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
In Committee
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
End-of-Life Options Act
AI Summary
This bill, the End-of-Life Options Act, establishes a process for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of 6 months or less to request and receive a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication. The bill outlines requirements and responsibilities for the attending health care provider, consulting health care provider, and terminally ill adult, including informed decision-making, mental capacity assessments, and opportunities to rescind the request. The bill also provides immunities for health care providers acting in good faith, prohibits insurance discrimination, and imposes penalties for coercing or falsifying requests. Overall, the bill aims to give terminally ill adults the option to request and obtain medication to peacefully end their lives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 03/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2286&ssn=0&y=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2286&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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