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CA SB380

Bill

Status

Passed

10/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Susan Eggman

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the waiting period between oral requests for aid-in-dying medication from 15 days to 48 hours, allowing individuals to qualify more quickly.

  • Eliminates the requirement for a final attestation after taking aid-in-dying medication, reducing procedural burden on qualified individuals.

  • Requires health care providers who decline to participate to inform patients of their non-participation, document the request date, and transfer relevant medical records upon request.

  • Mandates health care entities post their medical aid-in-dying policies on public websites and prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive practices regarding willingness to participate.

  • Extends the End of Life Option Act sunset date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031.

Legislative Description

End of life.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 542, Statutes of 2021.

10/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/7/2021
Judiciary6/23/2021
Health6/3/2021
Appropriations4/21/2021
Judiciary3/25/2021
Health2/17/2021
Rules2/10/2021

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