ME LD613

Amends Maine's Death with Dignity Act to allow attending physicians to waive a portion of the required waiting periods if it is in the patient's best interests given their medical condition, provided the total waiting period remains at least 7 days

Maintains the requirement for qualified patients to make 2 oral requests at least 15 days apart, plus a written request, with 48 hours between signing the written request and receiving the prescription

Repeals subsection 13 of the existing law (specific content not detailed in the bill text)

Requires physicians to document in patient records when waiting periods have been waived, including the medical justification and which portions were waived

Approved by the Governor on June 20, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 375