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NJ S3588
Waives 15 day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill waives the 15 day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances. Under current law, in order to receive a prescription for medication that a qualified terminally ill patient may choose to self-administer pursuant to P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.), the patient is to make two oral requests and one written request for the medication to the patient's attending physician, subject to the following requirements, with at least 15 days elapsing between the first and second oral requests, and between the first oral request and the issuance of a prescription for the medication. Additionally, at least 48 hours must elapse between the receipt of the written request, which may be submitted at any time, and issuance of the prescription. This bill waives the 15-day waiting periods in the case of a patient who, based on reasonable medical certainty, is not expected to survive for 15 days. The attending physician will be required to document the medical basis for the determination that the patient is not expected to survive for 15 days. The bill retains the 48-hour waiting period between submission of a written request and the issuance of a prescription for medical aid in dying medication.
AI Summary
This bill waives the 15-day waiting period for medical aid in dying under certain circumstances. Specifically, if a qualified terminally ill patient is not expected to survive for 15 days, based on reasonable medical certainty, the attending physician can waive the requirement for a second oral request and the 15-day waiting period between the initial oral request and the writing of the prescription. The 48-hour waiting period between the patient's written request and the issuance of the prescription is retained. The attending physician must document the medical basis for the determination that the patient is not expected to survive 15 days.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 09/19/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3588 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3588_I1.HTM |
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