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IA HF2302
IA HF2302A bill for an act creating the our care, our options Act, and providing penalties.
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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020
06/14/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act creating the our care, our options Act, and providing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Iowa Our Care, Our Options Act" which allows mentally capable, terminally ill adult residents of Iowa to request and receive medication that they can self-administer to end their life. The bill outlines the process for making such a request, including requirements for oral and written requests, medical confirmation, and mental health evaluation. It also sets forth duties and immunities for healthcare providers, reporting requirements, and penalties for certain actions like coercion or undue influence. Overall, the bill establishes a framework for medical aid in dying in the state of Iowa.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Marti Anderson (D)*,
Liz Bennett (D)*,
Timi Brown-Powers (D)*,
Dennis Cohoon (D)*,
Ruth Ann Gaines (D)*,
Bruce Hunter (D)*,
Timothy Kacena (D)*,
Jennifer Konfrst (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Vicki Lensing (D)*,
Mary Mascher (D)*,
Brian Meyer (D)*,
Rick Olson (D)*,
Sharon Steckman (D)*,
Phyllis Thede (D)*,
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)*,
Cindy Winckler (D)*,
Mary Wolfe (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 223. (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HF2302 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/attachments/HF2302.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/HF2302.pdf |
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