MA H2505

Allows mentally capable adult Massachusetts residents with a terminal illness (expected death within 6 months) to request prescription medication to end their life peacefully through self-administration

Requires two physician confirmations of terminal diagnosis, a mental health evaluation to rule out impaired judgment, one oral request followed by a written request at least 15 days later, and two witnesses to the written request

Protects health care providers and entities from criminal liability, licensing sanctions, or disciplinary action for participating in or refusing to participate in medical aid in dying

Mandates physicians report annual data to the Department of Public Health including number of requests, prescriptions written, and patient demographics, with the department issuing public reports on findings

Establishes criminal penalties including felony charges for forging requests, concealing rescissions, or coercing patients, with fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years