Establishes the New York end of life options act
Summary
Establishes the New York end of life options act; authorizes the prescription of aid-in-dying medication to individuals with terminal illnesses; terminal illness means incurable and irreversible illness that has been medically confirmed that will result in death within six months; form must be signed by the qualified individual and by two witnesses; no liability or sanctions where the health care provider participates in good faith.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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2
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
Jan 27, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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