Bill > HB05625

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to allow physicians to prescribe medication that terminally ill patients can self-administer to end their own lives. The legislation, commonly known as "aid in dying" or "death with dignity" law, would provide a legal mechanism for patients with terminal illnesses to request and receive medication that would enable them to choose to end their life on their own terms. While the bill text is brief, it represents a significant change in medical practice by permitting physicians to assist terminally ill patients in hastening their death, which is currently not legal in many jurisdictions. The bill requires that the medication be self-administered by the patient, implying there are likely to be additional safeguards and qualifications (though not detailed in this excerpt) to prevent potential misuse and ensure the patient's autonomous and informed decision-making.

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