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MN SF2286

MN SF2286
End-of-Life Options Act


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Introduced
03/11/2019
In Committee
03/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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