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MT SB136
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Montana Code 45-2-211 to declare physician aid in dying against public policy, removing patient consent as a legal defense to homicide charges against physicians who assist
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Defines "physician aid in dying" as purposely and knowingly prescribing a lethal dose of medication for a patient to self-administer to end their life
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Excludes from the definition: withholding/withdrawing life-sustaining treatment under Title 50, chapters 9 or 10, and providing comfort care medication and treatments per reasonable medical standards
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Prohibit consent as a defense for physician assisted suicide
Safety
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/10/2025
Judiciary1/15/2025
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