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Introduced
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2022
05/04/2022
Introduced Session
2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To provide aid in dying to terminally ill patients.
AI Summary
This bill provides for aid in dying for terminally ill patients in Connecticut. It defines key terms, outlines the requirements and process for a patient to request and receive aid in dying, including having two written requests, being evaluated by an attending physician and consulting physician, and potentially receiving counseling. The bill also addresses issues like insurance, medical records, and the voluntary nature of participation by healthcare providers. Overall, the bill aims to allow terminally ill, competent adults who are residents of Connecticut to request and receive medication to aid in dying.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (37)
Saud Anwar (D),
Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),
Stephen Cassano (D),
Jeff Currey (D),
Lucy Dathan (D),
Hubert Delany (D),
Jason Doucette (D),
Bob Duff (D),
Josh Elliott (D),
Kate Farrar (D),
Jillian Gilchrest (D),
Joe Gresko (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
William Haskell (D),
John Hennessy (WFP),
Maria Horn (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Jenn Leeper (D),
Liz Linehan (D),
Rick Lopes (D),
Steve Meskers (D),
David Michel (D),
Marilyn Moore (D),
Christine Palm (D),
Corey Paris (D),
John-Michael Parker (D),
Michael Quinn (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Derek Slap (D),
Brian Smith (D),
Stephanie Thomas (D),
Mary Welander (D),
Quentin Williams (D),
Gary Winfield (D),
Michael Winkler (D),
Phillip Young (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Health Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Motion Failed (SF) (on 04/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00088&which_year=2022 |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 64 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/FN/PDF/2022SB-00088-R000064-FN.PDF |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 64 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/BA/PDF/2022SB-00088-R000064-BA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/S/PDF/2022SB-00088-R01-SB.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/s/pdf/PDF/2022SB-00088-R01-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/S/PDF/2022SB-00088-R00-SB.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/TOB/s/pdf/PDF/2022SB-00088-R00-SB.PDF |
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