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GA HB1435
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Lindsey
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to prohibit depriving any person receiving health care of nourishment or hydration, even if an attending physician has determined the patient is a candidate for withholding life-sustaining procedures
- Defines "nourishment or hydration" as any form of caloric energy or fluids that the human body may draw upon to promote its normal chemical balance and system function
- Allows withholding nourishment or hydration only in two circumstances: (1) when doing so would improve the patient's medical condition, or (2) when the patient has a condition reasonably expected to result in imminent death, continued nourishment would only prolong pain and suffering, and the patient or authorized person consents
- Introduced by Representative Lindsey of the 54th District; takes effect upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Medical treatment; nourishment of person receiving health care; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/22/2010
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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