An Act relative to end of life options

Summary

The bill lets mentally capable adults who live in Massachusetts and have a terminal illness expected to cause death within six months request a prescription for medication they can take themselves to end their life peacefully. It requires physician and mental‑health evaluations, a 15‑day waiting period, and two witnesses, one of whom cannot be a relative or financial beneficiary. The measure excludes anyone who has a court‑appointed guardian.

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