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 the “Our Care, Our Options Act,” which lets mentally capable adults with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less request a prescription for medication to end their life. It sets strict eligibility criteria, informed‑consent requirements, and a waiting period, while outlining provider responsibilities. The measure aims to give terminal patients a legal option for a peaceful death.

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