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MS HB45

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Fillingane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that Mississippi's official state position is to sustain life when conflicts arise over removal of life support systems
  • Applies when a person on life support has no living will and there is division or conflicting preferences among family members
  • Requires all state courts to follow this position in cases meeting these conditions
  • Prohibits removal of life-support systems in situations where family conflict exists and no living will is present
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Life support system; state's official position for courts to follow is to sustain life if conflict between family members.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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