END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS CHANGES
Summary
Amends the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Deletes provisions requiring a health care professional or health care entity unable or unwilling to carry out aid in dying to refer the individual to another health care professional or health care entity. Repeals provisions concerning the signing of a death certificate and the contents of a death certificate for a death under the Act. Effective September 12, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hauter
RRepublican
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