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MN SF2487

MN SF2487
End-of-Life Options Act


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
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 in Minnesota to request and obtain a prescription for medical aid-in-dying medication. The bill defines key terms, sets out requirements for informed decision-making and consent, outlines responsibilities for healthcare providers, and provides protections and immunities for healthcare providers who comply with the law. The bill also prohibits certain actions like coercion or forgery, and clarifies that the use of medical aid-in-dying does not constitute suicide, assisted suicide, or elder abuse under the law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy (on 03/14/2019)

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