FailedFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Carolyn Caton
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would let competent adults with a terminal illness request a prescription for medication that they could self‑administer to end their life. It requires confirmation of the diagnosis, multiple physician approvals, mental‑health counseling, and a signed, witnessed request. The aim is to provide a regulated, humane option for end‑of‑life care while preventing abuse.
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