Relating to treatments for patients with terminal diseases.
Summary
Permits expressly identified agent, pursuant to lawfully executed advance directive and in accordance with Oregon Death with Dignity Act, to collect and administer prescribed medication for purpose of ending patient's life in humane and dignified manner if patient ceases to be capable after having received prescription for life-ending medication.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Mar 2, 2017
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
legislature
Feb 28, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
3 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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