Relating to: permitting certain qualified individuals to make a request for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing a penalty. (FE)

Summary

The bill establishes a new chapter that lets mentally capable adults with a terminal disease and a prognosis of six months or less request a prescription for medication to end their life. It requires informed consent, a 15‑day waiting period (waived if death is expected within 15 days), and outlines the roles of attending and consulting providers. A penalty provision is also created for violations of the new rules.

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