FL S1642

Creates the "Death with Dignity Act" (Chapter 764, Florida Statutes) allowing competent adult Florida residents aged 18 or older with a medically confirmed terminal condition expected to cause death within 6 months to obtain prescription medication to end their life in a humane and dignified manner

Requires qualified patients to make two verbal requests (separated by at least 15 days) and one written request witnessed by two individuals, followed by a 48-hour waiting period before the attending physician may prescribe the medication; the 15-day waiting period may be waived if the patient is expected to die within that timeframe

Mandates that an attending physician and an independent consulting physician confirm the terminal diagnosis, verify the patient's competence and voluntary decision-making, and refer the patient to a psychiatrist or psychologist if depression or impaired judgment is suspected

Provides immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for health care providers participating in good faith, while allowing employing health care providers to prohibit participation on their premises with prior written notice and to impose sanctions for policy violations

Establishes first-degree felony penalties for anyone who forges or alters a medication request, conceals a rescission, or coerces a patient, and prohibits the act from affecting life, health, or accident insurance policies or rates