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MI SB0681
MI SB0681Health: death; physician-assisted suicide; allow under certain circumstances. Creates new act & repeals sec. 329a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.329a) & repeals 1992 PA 270 (MCL 752.1021 - 752.1027). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0680'23, SB 0678'23
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Introduced
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
In Committee
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to regulate physician assistance for patient-requested life-ending medication; to require safeguards for determining that a patient is qualified to receive life-ending medication; to require documentation and reporting; to specify certain legal consequences regarding insurance; to provide for civil and criminal immunity and freedom from professional sanctions for persons acting in conformity with this act; to provide for penalties and sanctions for violations of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
AI Summary
This bill would create the "Death with Dignity Act" in Michigan, which would allow terminally ill adult patients to request and obtain a prescription for medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner under certain circumstances. The bill outlines detailed requirements and safeguards, including the involvement of attending physicians, consulting physicians, and mental health professionals to verify the patient's diagnosis, decision-making capacity, and voluntariness. The bill also provides legal protections for healthcare providers who participate in good faith, while allowing healthcare facilities to prohibit participation on their premises. The bill repeals existing laws prohibiting assisted suicide in Michigan.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Mary Cavanagh (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Kevin Hertel (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sean McCann (D),
Jeremy Moss (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sam Singh (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy (on 11/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ General Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0681 | 11/09/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2023-SIB-0681.htm | 11/09/2023 |
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