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SB 2051 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

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Enacted

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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 9, 2026
Last action
May 7, 2026 — 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Val Lawson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled