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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
End of life options. Allows individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to make a request to an attending provider for medication that the individual may self-administer to bring about death. Specifies requirements a provider must meet in order to prescribe the medication to a patient. Prohibits an insurer from denying payment of benefits under a life insurance policy based upon a suicide clause in the life insurance policy if the death of the insured individual is the result of medical aid in dying. Establishes a Level 1 felony if a person: (1) without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication with the intent or effect of causing the individual's death; or (2) knowingly or intentionally coerces or exerts undue influence on an individual to request medication to bring about death or to destroy a rescission of a request for medication to bring about death. Establishes a Class A misdemeanor if a person, without authorization of the patient, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a request for medication or a rescission of a request for medication in order to affect a health care decision by the individual. Establishes certain criminal and civil immunity for health care providers.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals with a terminal illness who meet certain requirements to request medication from an attending provider to self-administer in order to bring about their own peaceful death in a humane and dignified manner. It specifies requirements for providers, including obtaining confirmation from a consulting provider, offering counseling, and following certain procedures. The bill prohibits insurers from denying life insurance benefits due to a suicide clause if the death was the result of medical aid in dying, and establishes criminal penalties for certain actions related to a patient's request for this medication.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/09/2023)
Taxonomy
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Insurance Regulation
Health
- ‐ General Health
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1011/ | 01/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/static-documents/9/d/4/5/9d4540fc/HB1011.01.INTR.pdf | 01/09/2023 |
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