Bill > SB1530

This bill establishes the "Medical Aid in Dying" program in Arizona, which allows terminally ill adult residents to request and obtain a prescription for medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner. The key provisions include: - Defining terms like "attending physician," "capacity," "informed decision," and "terminal illness." - Outlining the process for an adult resident to request and obtain the prescription, including requirements for written requests, waiting periods, and referrals to consulting physicians and mental health professionals. - Providing protections and immunities for health care providers who participate in the program in good faith, while also allowing facilities to prohibit participation on their premises. - Specifying requirements for how deaths under this program are to be documented on death certificates. - Establishing penalties for certain violations, such as coercing an individual or altering documents related to the request. Overall, this bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the practice of medical aid in dying in Arizona for terminally ill adult residents who make a voluntary, informed decision to request and obtain life-ending medication.