Bill > H7100

This bill establishes the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act, which provides a legal mechanism for terminally ill patients in Rhode Island to choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician. The bill outlines detailed requirements and procedures for physicians to follow, including obtaining informed consent, confirming the patient's mental capacity, and filing reports. It also protects physicians from civil or criminal liability for actions taken in good faith compliance with the law and prohibits discrimination against patients or providers based on their participation. The bill takes effect upon passage.