Bill
Bill > S06471
NY S06471
NY S06471Relates to the medical aid in dying act; relates to a terminally ill patient's request for and use of medication for medical aid in dying.
summary
Introduced
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to a terminally ill patient's request for and use of medication for medical aid in dying
AI Summary
This bill relates to the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill patients in New York to request and use medication to end their lives. Key provisions include: defining terms like "attending physician", "terminal illness", and "informed decision"; outlining the process for a patient to make an oral and written request for medication; specifying the responsibilities of attending physicians, consulting physicians, and mental health professionals; establishing protections and immunities for healthcare providers; allowing health care facilities to prohibit the practice under certain circumstances; and requiring safe disposal of unused medications. The bill aims to provide a legal framework for terminally ill patients to access medical aid in dying.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Diane Savino (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
John Brooks (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Anna Kaplan (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6471 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06471&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06471 |
Loading...