IN HR0058

Urges the legislative council to assign the topic of end of life options to the appropriate study committee for consideration.

Cites research showing that palliative care improves for patients in states with medical aid in dying laws.

Notes that having end of life options available to terminally ill patients reduces fear and anxiety, even for those who never choose the option.

References six states (Oregon, Washington, Montana, Vermont, California, and Colorado) that have maintained medical aid in dying statutes for a combined 40 years without reported cases of abuse or coercion.

References House Bill 1157 from the 2018 session as a model for studying how end of life provisions could benefit Indiana residents.