MN HF2998

Adults 18 or older with a terminal disease and prognosis of six months or less may request prescription medication to end their life, provided they are mentally capable, not under guardianship/conservatorship, and make one oral and one written witnessed request to their attending provider

Requires confirmation from both an attending provider and consulting provider (one must be a licensed physician) that the individual has a terminal diagnosis, is mentally capable, and is not being coerced; referral to a licensed mental health consultant required if mental capability cannot be confirmed

Providers and pharmacists may choose whether to participate in medical aid in dying; health care facilities may prohibit the practice on their premises but must transfer patients and records within two business days upon request

Establishes felony penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine for coercing someone to request or self-administer the medication; provides immunity from criminal liability and professional discipline for good faith compliance with the law

Death certificates must list the underlying terminal disease as cause of death, not suicide or homicide; life insurance suicide exclusions cannot apply to deaths from self-administration of medical aid in dying medication; effective date August 1, 2025