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VT S0026
VT S0026An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont's patient choice at end of life laws
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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to eliminate the requirement that a patient who is terminally ill must be a Vermont resident in order to be prescribed medication in accordance with Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to eliminate the requirement that a patient who is terminally ill must be a Vermont resident in order to be prescribed medication in accordance with Vermont's patient choice at end of life laws. The bill amends the definitions section to remove the residency requirement for a "patient" and the requirements for a physician to prescribe medication to hasten a patient's death to remove the requirement that the patient be a Vermont resident.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (00:00:00 2/2/2023 ) (on 02/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/S.26 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0026/S-0026%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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