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MN SF1813

MN SF1813
End-of-Life Option Act


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; establishing an end-of-life option for terminally ill adults; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an "End-of-Life Option" in Minnesota, which allows mentally capable adults with a terminal disease and a prognosis of 6 months or less to live to request a prescription for medication to bring about their peaceful death. The bill outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the attending provider, consulting provider, and health care facilities, as well as immunities for those acting in good faith, reporting requirements, and penalties for those who intentionally coerce or mislead individuals. The bill also specifies that the act of self-administering the medication does not constitute suicide or assisted suicide, and prevents insurers from denying or altering benefits based on the availability of this option.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services (on 02/16/2023)

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