Bill > S2093

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 key provisions include requirements for the prescription and documentation process, immunity for healthcare providers who comply with the law, limitations on liability, and regulations for the safe disposal of unused medications. The bill also specifies that this law does not authorize euthanasia or assisted suicide and is not in conflict with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill would take effect upon passage.