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Introduced
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2487&ssn=0&y=2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2487&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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