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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Massachusetts End of Life Options Act," which allows mentally capable, terminally ill adult residents of Massachusetts to request and obtain a prescription for medication that they can self-administer to bring about a peaceful death. The bill outlines the process and requirements, including making oral and written requests, being evaluated by attending and consulting physicians, and receiving counseling to ensure the individual is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder. The bill also includes provisions to protect healthcare providers who choose not to participate, prohibit coercion or undue influence, and clarify that the practice is not considered suicide or assisted suicide. Overall, the bill aims to provide terminally ill individuals with the option to choose the timing and manner of their death.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Jo Comerford (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1331 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1331.pdf |
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