NC H611

Establishes the Death With Dignity Act allowing qualified North Carolina residents with terminal illnesses (expected to die within 6 months) to request medication to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner.

Requires patients to be at least 18 years old, capable of making medical decisions, and must make both oral requests (at least 15 days apart) and a written request (at least 48 hours before prescription).

Mandates an attending physician and consulting physician confirm the terminal diagnosis and patient's mental capacity, with mandatory psychiatric evaluation if either physician believes the patient may have impaired judgment.

Protects healthcare providers and participants from civil and criminal liability for good-faith compliance with the Act, while allowing healthcare facilities to prohibit the practice on their premises with prior notice to providers.

Establishes criminal penalties including Class A felonies for forging requests, altering documents, or coercing patients; makes the Act effective December 1, 2015.