Bill > SB1196

This bill, the End of Life Option Act, makes several key changes to California's existing law on aid-in-dying: It removes the requirement that an individual be a California resident to request an aid-in-dying drug, expands the definition of a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to include early to mid-stage dementia, allows for self-administration of the drug through intravenous injection, and repeals the law's scheduled 2031 expiration date. The bill also replaces the prescribed forms with new forms to be developed by the Medical Board of California that include additional information requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that a sole diagnosis of a mental disorder is not considered a grievous and irremediable medical condition, and expands the definition of "mental health specialist" to include neurologists. Finally, the bill provides that the provisions are severable, meaning if any part is held invalid, the rest of the law can remain in effect.

Health and Social Services

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