FL H1231

Creates the "Florida End-of-Life Options Act" allowing terminally ill adults with mental capacity to request medication to end their lives peacefully, requiring two oral requests (15 days apart or less if death expected within 15 days) and one written request before prescription

Establishes eligibility criteria including age 18+, Florida residency, terminal condition (incurable/irreversible, causing death within 6 months), mental capacity, voluntary informed decision, and ability to self-administer medication

Requires attending and consulting physicians to assess terminal condition, mental capacity, and informed decision; mandates mental health professional evaluation if indicated; prohibits health care providers from having conflicts of interest (family relations or estate benefits)

Authorizes health care facilities to prohibit participation on their premises with prior written notice, but prohibits sanctions against employees for participation off-premises; protects participating providers from civil, criminal, or professional liability

Effective July 1, 2023; requires annual reporting by Department of Health on aggregated data; amends assisted self-murder statute to exempt actions authorized under this chapter from criminal prosecution