"Georgia Death and Dignity Act"; enact

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Georgia’s health code that permits adults with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to request, receive, and self‑administer a prescription for aid‑in‑dying medication. It sets detailed definitions, a multi‑step request process, mental‑capacity and witness safeguards, and lets the individual withdraw the request at any time. The act also provides criminal penalties for violations of its provisions.

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