HF1930 Summary

• Establishes the "End-of-Life Option Act" allowing terminally ill adults with a six-month or less prognosis to request a prescription for medical aid in dying medication effective August 1, 2024.

• Requires individuals to be at least 18 years old, mentally capable, and not subject to guardianship; must make one oral and one written request witnessed by a qualified person to both an attending provider and a consulting provider.

• Attending and consulting providers must determine mental capability, inform individuals of diagnosis/prognosis/treatment options, confirm the request is voluntary, and document all requirements in the medical record before prescribing medication.

• Provides immunity from criminal liability and professional discipline for providers, pharmacists, and mental health consultants acting in good faith compliance; prohibits reprisals by employers or facilities.

• Establishes criminal penalties for altering requests, destroying rescissions, or coercing individuals to request or self-administer medication; requires providers to submit reporting forms to the Department of Health.