RI H5507 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-04-08 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Creates the Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act, to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end his or her life using drugs prescribed by a physician.

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Title

Relating To Health And Safety- Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

Senate - Passage in concurrence (Y: 28 N: 7 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-04-08HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-04-02HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2015)
2015-02-12HouseIntroduced, referred to House H.E.W.

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