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CT HB05712
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Anderson
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AI Summary
- Requires death certificates to list lethal drugs, overdoses, or other assisted suicide means in the cause of death chain of events when the certifier has knowledge of their use
- Mandates "suicide" be indicated as the manner of death when assisted suicide methods are part of the cause of death chain
- Applies only if Connecticut legalizes medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients who self-administer prescribed medication
- Stated purpose is to ensure next of kin are notified when a family member died by assisted suicide
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Cause Of Death For Persons Who Self-administer Medication Prescribed To Bring About Death.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
1/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health1/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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