RI S0126 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-01 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 1 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-01 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Title
Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act
Sponsors
Sen. Meghan Kallman [D] | Sen. Joshua Miller [D] | Sen. Bridget Valverde [D] | Sen. Melissa Murray [D] |
Sen. Alana DiMario [D] | Sen. Jonathon Acosta [D] | Sen. Dawn Euer [D] | Sen. Ryan Pearson [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2023-02-01 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0126.pdf |