Bill > SB1646

This bill amends Arizona law to establish a framework for medical aid in dying. The key provisions include: - Defining terms like "terminal illness," "attending physician," "consulting physician," and "qualified individual" who can request a prescription for life-ending medication. - Outlining the process for a qualified individual to make a written request, including a 15-day waiting period and requirements for the attending physician, consulting physician, and mental health professional involvement. - Providing legal protections and immunities for health care providers who participate in providing medical aid in dying services in compliance with the law. - Prohibiting health care facilities from preventing providers from participating and allowing them to impose certain sanctions on providers who do participate. - Specifying how death certificates should be completed for individuals who utilize medical aid in dying. - Establishing penalties for various violations of the law, such as coercing an individual or altering documents. The overall intent is to allow terminally ill, mentally capable adult residents of Arizona to obtain a prescription to end their life in a humane and dignified manner, while maintaining safeguards and protections for both patients and providers.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/79333