FL S0864

Creates the "Death with Dignity Act" (Chapter 764, F.S.) allowing competent adult Florida residents aged 18 or older with a medically confirmed terminal condition expected to cause death within 6 months to obtain prescribed medication to end their life

Requires qualified patients to make two verbal requests to their attending physician separated by at least 15 days, followed by a written request witnessed by two individuals, with a 48-hour waiting period after the written request before medication can be prescribed

Mandates that an attending physician confirm the terminal diagnosis with a consulting physician, ensure the patient is making an informed and voluntary decision, and refer the patient to a psychiatrist or psychologist if depression or impaired judgment is suspected

Establishes first-degree felony penalties for anyone who forges or alters a medication request, conceals a rescission, or coerces a patient, while providing civil and criminal immunity for health care providers participating in good faith compliance

Prohibits life, health, or accident insurance policies from being conditioned on or affected by a patient's request for medication under the act, and allows health care providers to opt out of participation on their premises with prior written notice to employees