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AZ HB2569
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Mathis
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AI Summary
- Allows Arizona adults with terminal illnesses (prognosis of death within six months) to request prescription medication to end their lives in a "humane and dignified manner"
- Requires evaluation by both an attending physician and consulting physician to confirm terminal diagnosis, mental capacity, and that the request is voluntary and informed
- Mandates a 15-day waiting period between the initial oral request and prescription issuance, with a waiver available if the patient is expected to die within 15 days
- Establishes immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for health care providers who participate in good faith compliance with the law
- Classifies unauthorized alteration of requests, coercion, or undue influence as class 2 felonies, and specifies that deaths under this law must list the terminal illness (not medication) as the cause of death
Legislative Description
Terminally ill individuals; end-of-life decisions
Last Action
House read second time
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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